2018 has opened with the a studio renovation project finally completed! The new light flowing into the studio has invigorated my practice and my work and I can’t wait to see in what new directions the work will grow. I have posted lots of new work to my website so if it’s been awhile please stop by and visit… and I’d love to hear from you so please feel free to leave a comment!
as cliche as it sounds, artists draw from life to inspire their work… In my case I draw from the joyful energy that has filled our home this Summer. With an ever happy and playful 4 year old and a hubby with big projects happening at work I can’t help but draw from all this movement, energy, fun and positivity and put it onto the canvas. I am so thankful for all these blessings, which I hope to give back to the world through this work…
Secret Kisses 28×22
The Warmth of You 30×24
To Dream a Dream 30×24
All In Good Time 30×24
The Other Side 28×22
Many goals were set at the start of the year and in reaching for the stars my practice has attained new heights of which I had yet only dreamed. With no fear of failure (yet experiencing it very often!) I put my work out into the world and have seen the return with acceptance into 2 juried encaustic shows (Thank you Conrad Wilde Gallery & IEA!), inclusion in 3 group shows, sales and commissions all the way from Dubai, London and France to locally here in Los Angeles. These small wins make the countless losses all worth while. For any who have a dream, cast your net wide and high and you WILL catch something good. Let’s see what the rest of 2017 has to offer!
Happy to announce my ladies are part of a fun filled holiday show at Beyond the Lines Gallery at Bergamont Station in Santa Monica. It’s my second show at this new, amazing, inspiring gallery and I am beyond thrilled to share it with all of you! Show is up until Dec 29th so if you are local and need some unique holiday gifts please stop on by!!
A few more fun pieces that have come out of the studio. Thankful that some have already found homes!
Swalla Studio Art 