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Lotus Outreach | “Bicyclette”
July 2014

"Sunday Afternoon with Red Umbrella"

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Semi-abstracted Chinoiserie
February 21, 2021
The Thread of Time
September 29, 2019
Asheville, NC | ARTS, EATS, SITES, BREWS, VIEWS & HIKES
November 15, 2018

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“𝘖𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘭”, 30𝘪𝘯 𝘹 30𝘪𝘯 — 𝘮𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘯𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘰𝘥 ⏳ Which room suits it best?? (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10)

Such a fun afternoon with @woffordalumni at the in

Such a fun afternoon with @woffordalumni at the inaugural art exhibition. I loved going back to @woffordcollege and meeting other creative alumni of all years. Featured in this show was my piece “Blackberry Picnic II” and both of my books 📚, “The Art of Time” & “The Education of Little Me”. Thank you to both my sister @ghsvail and mother @ghvail for making the drive and the time to support me!!! 🖤💛 Family is everything.

The truth is, I now don’t travel back at all, no

The truth is, I now don’t travel back at all, not even for the day. I just try to live every day as if I’ve deliberately come back to this one day, to enjoy it, as if it was the full final day of my extraordinary, ordinary life. // About Time

LOVE the pattern on pattern but some may think it’s too much. Which room do you think this piece suits best? (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 or 9?) swipe 👉🏼 to see the last photo for my inspiration. ✨

My work is an exploration of timelines, history, a

My work is an exploration of timelines, history, and the delicate nature of holding space. I am deeply aware of the fleeting nature of time and seek to create pieces that reflect the complex balance of honoring the past while embracing the future, all within the transient flow of life.Through earthy textures and botanical formations, I ground my work in the natural cycles of growth, aging, and regeneration. Tactile layers provide a foundation that speaks to the resilience of generations before us, while diaphanous layers represent the fleeting, yet profound moments that pass between the people and experiences that shape us. These transparent elements are the spaces where time pauses—where we hold space for ourselves, our relationships, and the shifting rhythms of life.My art is not just a representation of personal timelines but an invitation for others to reflect on their own roles within this continuum. It is a celebration of both stillness and motion, a visual testament to the moments we consciously hold, and the ones that inevitably slip away.

❤️‍🩹 Helene has swept through the southea

❤️‍🩹 Helene has swept through the southeastern United States with devastating force, and our beloved western Carolinas have taken a severe beating. As many of you know, we spent over five years living in Asheville, where I had a studio in the River Arts District—one of the hardest-hit areas. My former studio, along with much of the district, was completely submerged, and the city now resembles a war zone. Small towns surrounding Asheville have been erased from the map. Chimney Rock, for instance, is gone. The scale of suffering is overwhelming.Like so many, I found myself caught in a cycle of doom scrolling, sleepless with worry for those trapped in these devastated areas. But worry only takes you so far. Eventually, I decided to channel my concern into action, joining others in donating, organizing, and rallying our incredible community here in Concord, NC. We’ve mobilized supplies—food, cleaning products, blankets, water, and more—through Operation Airlift and other efforts, all headed for western North Carolina.I’m immensely proud of our community in Cabarrus County, which has come together to support our neighbors in need. I hope our collective efforts will contribute to rebuilding the homes, neighborhoods, and lives that make the Carolinas so special.To that end, I want to share a few ways that you can help, if you are able:BeLoved Asheville
Manna Food Bank
Samaritan’s Purse
Bounty and Soul
Brother Wolf
Arts North Carolina

Sometimes our stories are written in the quiet det

Sometimes our stories are written in the quiet details. As I dive into this new series, I’m reminded of the way time, memory, and connection layer together like brushstrokes—forming something whole, yet imperfect. This piece is part of my latest work, where I explore how personal and collective timelines overlap with nature’s rhythms.Watch as the process unfolds 🌿#ArtAndLife #TimelinesInArt #workinprogress #NatureAndMemory #CreativeProcess”

Swatching & mixing earth-tone colors and working o

Swatching & mixing earth-tone colors and working on one of the first non-commission pieces of 2024! 🍂
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#earthtones #swatching #mixingcolors

🥃 🍣 Burnt sienna & titanium white take the

🥃 🍣 Burnt sienna & titanium white take the lead here with bigger proportions + just a dab of raw umber & Naples yellow. Smooth and earthy tones. 😮‍💨 that’s my palette this fall.

Regardless of whether the color name has ‘beige

Regardless of whether the color name has ‘beige or tan’ in it, beige caters to an orange undertone, and tan caters to a yellow undertone. Does the perfect tan even exist?

Inspired by Henri Matisse who was known for his di

Inspired by Henri Matisse who was known for his distinctive colors and flat two-dimensional shapes. He was the first artist to fully separate color from shape. He once said, “There are always flowers for those who want to see them”. —
Commission complete 🤍🩶🤍

This piece is airy yet grounding. 🦅☁️Which

This piece is airy yet grounding. 🦅☁️Which room do you think suits it best? (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9?)34 in x 46in, Oil, acrylic, ink and graphite on canvas

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