My latest blog post is about this year's EXPO Chicago art show at Navy Pier:

I want every client I work with to have a space that functions in practical ways while simultaneously allowing for uniqueness and self-expression. http://dlvr.it/TS0443

“I reminded myself that I hadn't designed my home for a contest or for social media.” From my latest art book, MAKE SOMETHING REAL: http://dlvr.it/TRzzK1

Original artwork for modern spaces: http://dlvr.it/TRzrcV

Remarkable courage displayed by these astronauts. Deciding to come back here, I mean

Yes, art that was made to go with a particular color scheme can also move your soul. http://dlvr.it/TRzPQh

I believe that great design is a necessary luxury.

Things that are cheaper if you buy them from me at my studio instead of getting them online: *signed art books *handmade bracelets And my studio is the only place where you can get my latest mini paintings and collages! Stop by tonight! http://dlvr.it/TRzBVc

"They say it's all about storytelling now, but haven't I already done that? I've told my story many times, but who even bothers to read it?" From my 2022 book, THE UNFORESEEABLE FUTURE http://dlvr.it/TRz5Jw

"Something interesting happened when I took all these little misfits and put them together on a framed board: synergy. The whole of the piece was greater than the sum of its parts." From my art book, THE SUM OF ITS PARTS http://dlvr.it/TRyRyZ

preposterous Scooby-Doo villain behavior

If you've got $25, you can be an art collector! Get a mini painting or collage at my open studio. http://dlvr.it/TRyP6V

I don't sell prints of my artwork, but I do sell print-on-demand products with my art on them: http://dlvr.it/TRyK4K

A good friend of mine lost her father and is crowdfunding for his final arrangements:

Window treatments are one of my favorite things to design, and I'd be happy to help you with yours. http://dlvr.it/TRxRmB

"I haven't seen anyone lose their empathy, but I have seen people keep losing their keys."

"Devante no longer believed in the future." http://dlvr.it/TRxKQp

Hey Chicago, make a visit to my studio building a part of your EXPO Art Week experience! Second Fridays at the Fine Arts Building is free and open to the public. I'll be open from 7 to 9.

As an artist who is also an interior designer, the derogatory things some say about decorative art will never move me. And my training makes me uniquely qualified to make custom paintings. http://dlvr.it/TRx7ML

I'm not here to find debate partners. I'm here to find new clients.

NEW Experimental reconstructions of religious and royal outfits from medieval Christian Nubia, based on church murals. Initially showing strong influence from Byzantium, later outfits display a return to Indigenous Nubian styles. 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy... 🏺 #Archaeology

It’s called the Cycle of Abuse or the Walker Wheel: calm followed by rising tension, the explosion of violence, the reconciliation, the incremental intensification of violence over time.

Today in History: Ryan White, teen whose battle with AIDS drew national attention, dies at 18

I highly recommend that everyone follow artists. If you do, your feed is filled with art every day. Real, original art. It's bonkers that you can even have this. Amazing. Undeniably cool. And then support those artists, when you can, because that helps the delight continue.

If you like art that's physical, analog, and tangible, Post-Consumerism is for you. http://dlvr.it/TRwSJh

Did you know that I offer a tier of design consulting services that's ideal for renters? Find out more here:

"What accessories would come with a My First Diet doll? What would she look like? How old would she be?" From my Barbie photography book, THE DOLL PROJECT: http://dlvr.it/TRw7V9

"I'm glad I have my studio, my sanctuary for my creative process, a place where I have the freedom and clarity to live in the moment." From my free art book, IMPERFECT THINGS: http://dlvr.it/TRvShD

Some of my art is wearable. http://dlvr.it/TRvLtD

Imagine not hiring a designer who can do this! Don't make the same mistake my competitors did. http://dlvr.it/TRvB6J

Make your home your favorite destination. http://dlvr.it/TRtdz5

"Ironically, it seemed as though my own desire to create was sublimated into a desire to consume." From my first art book, POST-CONSUMERISM http://dlvr.it/TRtZ1Y

“The overcast skies of a false spring inspired me to create my own sunshine in my studio.” From my latest art book, MAKE SOMETHING REAL: http://dlvr.it/TRtS6s

All it takes is 5 simple steps to commission a painting from me. http://dlvr.it/TRtS4N

Are you a real person (not a bot) who wants real art (not AI) to hang on your real wall (not an NFT)? I've got something for you: http://dlvr.it/TRt2Jx

Invest in your surroundings. Transform your home into a sanctuary without leaving it. Work with me remotely. http://dlvr.it/TRsxqn

"The deeper we get into this decade, the more it seems like we really are in a malevolent simulation, or in hell."

"I am under a lot of pressure to succeed right now. Life is short, and everything is taking way too long." From my 2022 book, THE UNFORESEEABLE FUTURE http://dlvr.it/TRsMRd

Accounts that are only on here to fight are useless to me. I'm trying to meet more art collectors.

I saved this No Kings sign for today.

I could look at furniture all day.😍 Hire me to do it for you so you don't have to! http://dlvr.it/TRs55W

I can help you with: -design for small spaces -design for kids' rooms -custom window treatments -accessory selection -custom artwork -residential design -commercial design -outdoor rooms -green design -kitchen + bath design http://dlvr.it/TRrVRL

"Perhaps I had been approaching my creative work like I was gambling, not investing, but treating my art career like a slot machine, and hoping to win grants the way many hope to win the lottery." From my art book, THE SUM OF ITS PARTS http://dlvr.it/TRrMtX

Need some art for your empty walls? Check out my Etsy shop. http://dlvr.it/TRr9qY

I imbue impermanent things with a new sense of permanence and purpose. http://dlvr.it/TRqTpP

Money should do more than pay for parking! Take the CTA 1, 3, 4, 7, 26, 28, 126, 147, J14 and X4 buses or the Metra Electric and South Shore Indiana trains to my studio to save your money for buying art! http://dlvr.it/TRqGRD

"He wondered if Hamlet had nightmares too." http://dlvr.it/TRq8p7

"Before Joabe leaves, he wants to complete one more very special run; and he's inviting the whole city to join him on June 14th downtown, wearing their 'Chicago best.'"

"Barbie—the Great American Blonde, with her red lips, white teeth, and blue eyes—has become iconic, and her name is now so synonymous with the concept of the fashion doll that it is used generically." http://dlvr.it/TRpSHj

Color your world with practical products that have my art printed on them. http://dlvr.it/TRpJvp