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Back in the Studio!
It’s been a while since I’ve written, so let me catch you up. I have always loved working on large surfaces because it feels like freedom — reminds me of the freedom I had when painting walls back in the day. I’m using my whole body when creating large abstractions; letting go! Painted 2010 Small Originals Instead of creating larger paintings, I’ve been doing the opposite — to my surprise I’ve been pulling them apart. It seems that every time I paint or collage a large painti
Val "Zee"
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Must or Lust: The Battle of Having to versus Wanting to
You know what’s funny? As a kid, I couldn’t wait to get home from school and dive into a carefree evening of watching TV. But reality had...
Val "Zee"
Aug 3, 20233 min read


Abstraction Attraction or Distraction?
There I was in my studio with a bigger than usual canvas in front of me. Abstraction is my style of painting lately. I let the randomness...
Val "Zee"
Jul 27, 20232 min read


From ZOOM to ROOM
Since 2020, I’ve had the joy of teaching a fantastic group of “art-abled”/disabled adults in an art club partnered with Art Encounter in...
Val "Zee"
Jul 21, 20232 min read
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