True art should say something, should mean something, both to the artist and the patron. Through the chaos and calm of my work, I paint emotion and experiences that deeply resonate with others who speak the language of the soul.

Getting a Handle on Your Soul: Examen Series.

Intention: To cultivate attention and awareness in an age of distraction.

If you're interested in joining this journey, all sessions are below. Go at your own pace, and please take a moment to let Mandy know you're on the path!

Getting started + taking notes
Spiritual listening
Numbing vs attending to feelings
Those things that come back up
Run down or run out of time
Digesting your day
Soul growth is slow growth
Our Examen

In the studio for the first time all month...I’ve been working on an entirely new project, coming soon...ish.

Such joy in simple mark-making. It’s the energy and whimsy. And the freedom of tiny art. (@artomat)
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#studioartist #abstractart #minimalistart #georgiaartist #emergingartist #artomat #tinyart

Full circle.
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#abstractart #emergingartist #tinyart #artomat #abstractartist #georgiaartist #coastalart

Colors and splatters, adding to the surface quality a batch at a time. (@artomat)

When you ask your 9yo what she thinks about one of your latest:
-"That's a very good painting."
What do you like about it?
-"It has a LOT of colors. And I like the circles."
Is there anything else I should do?
-"ummm... a little more circles? And you should put some hearts on it!"
(Swallowing a laugh) Hearts? And what color should the hearts be?
-"Green! Because that would be A REALLY CRAZY color!"
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#GeorgiaArtist #studioartist #artistmama #abstractartist #abstractart

Pushing the bounds of simple this morning. Not so simple.

April 19, 2017