Happy spring! The year of the fire horse is off to a beautiful start.

I’m truly honored to have three of my paintings out in the world - each one landing at a different exhibition.

"Attention Seeking” was accepted to Las Laguna Art Gallery in Laguna Beach 2026 Women Artist Showcase. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner Lori McBride on my visit last week and a few of the other artists in the show.

“Totally Edgy” was accepted to KBM Art Gallery in Southern California’s “2026 Radiant Red” exhibition.

“Joyful Defiance” was accepted to “Her Strength”, an exhibition at Craft Alliance in St. Louis, MO. that honors the resilient spirit, skilled hands, and enduring love of the women in our lives.

As the year unfolds, I am reminded how much I need travel to keep me grounded and renewed. The ocean is like medicine to me and I’m grateful for anytime I can take in it’s powerful energy.

I've been busy painting and planning my new collection of original works and archival prints, “Iconic Closet”. Inspired by decades of nostalgia around fashion, pop culture and memories that play out on canvas. Influences of Urban Cowboy, Jimmy Buffett, and punk rock hues took over my studio these past few months.

My new studio planning is in full force and I’ve decided on Middleton Pink for the exterior…what do you think? Thank you for all of the name possibilities for the “hammock area”!

Join me this month at Mystic Lobster in Fredericksburg, Texas on Thursday, March 26th from 4 - 7:30 for “Local’s Night Out”. I’m always so grateful to them for supporting my work and some disco dancing! I will have mini prints, note cards and original works available for purchase.

I hope to see you soon!

With love and joy,

Christa