Saw several bluebirds on my cold walk this morning. Nice start to the year.

Expect more still life in 2026. An intermediate stage of this painting from 2025.

They’re not resolutions, they’re changes in lifestyle. It’s as cold and quiet as it looks. One loop in 15° cold was all my hands could manage. Prairie Wolf Wetlands Restoration Project

No disrespect to Chance the Rapper, but my boys and I missed watching the pierogi drop in Whiting, Indiana.

The pool is open today, but I’ll be walking. Back to the pool tomorrow.

Simona Japanese watercolor and gouache on paper

Thank you to everyone who visited in 2025. A reminder that private studio visits are welcomed by appointment. Very convenient to the Metra UP-N line. Greenleaf Art Center Chicago

January 2, 2025 A 1:1 session with Catarina Moita: all work now in private collections

Detail of @iamclararene.bsky.social Digital sketchbook Part of a gallery of hair on IG

Max Beckmann at the Art Institute of Chicago

Henri Matisse at the Art Institute of Chicago

Detail of Miranda IG: lifemodelmir Crayon and Japanese watercolor on paper Part of a gallery of hair on Instagram

One of the best shows I’ve seen in recent years at the Art Institute of Chicago: Elizabeth Catlett Beautiful prints, drawings, paintings, and sculpture.

@emilymetalskin.bsky.social From a 1:1 session online Acrylic gouache on paper 14x11”

N E W Reference set online on my gumroad. 'Meander Blue Bather' and ready to be drawn 💙 💙 💙 meanderingfigure.gumroad.com Banner drawing by @danielmaidman.bsky.social

Lili, from a gallery of back poses on IG today IG: cerise.noire4 Digital painting from a reference photo

Joanna Conté on kraft paper From a session with Life Drawing Barcelona several years ago

Digital sketchbook @natalieking.bsky.social

Manon, red dress Acrylic gouache on paper

Agustina, arnès Crayon and gouache on paper

Asya, in black latex Charcoal on newsprint IG: mimokhodec_out

Last Friday of the year. Annah, black gloves Digital painting IG: annah.sival

Raven Pastel on Hahnemühle Ingres paper 2021 Part of a gallery of pastel drawings on IG today

A small sketch of @sofiaartmodel.bsky.social Acrylic gouache on book board 12x9” From a 1:1 session

Two characters by @emilymetalskin.bsky.social Acrylic gouache on paper 14x11” From the last 1:1 session of the year for me.

This recording is wonderful, as is the album art. Seek it out on Apple Music, or wherever you get your music. (I had the LP in another lifetime.)

@emilymetalskin.bsky.social Bringing the color and wonderful composition Acrylic gouache on paper 14x11”

Today is the birthday of Sara Sperone, aka cyber.savannah on IG Tanti auguri, Sara 🎂 Digital sketchbook, 2022

Always amazing Emily @emilymetalskin.bsky.social Acrylic gouache on paper 14x11” Great last session of 2025 🎤

Last online session of the year tonight with @emilymetalskin.bsky.social A few gems from previous sessions with Emily

Nana Bela Japanese watercolor on paper 14x11”

Strella, seated Japanese watercolor and gouache on paper 14x11”

One of several pieces on their way to a collector in the U.K. Grateful.

Penultimate online session of the year, with a new to me model. Thank you, Strella 💫 Gouache and Japanese watercolor on paper 14x11”

Archiving most of my posts on IG. Time for a reset.

December 21, 2024 A year has flown by. Grateful for these two women, and the solo show they put together at T. Mari Gallery. It set the pace for 2025, and I’m looking forward to more good things in the new year.

@tinamodeloviva.bsky.social Ink on paper 24x18” 2022

Nana Bela in a doorway Crayon, charcoal, and Japanese watercolor on paper 14x11”

@sofiaartmodel.bsky.social Cropped version on IG today Acrylic gouache on paper 14x11”

Enjoy the mild weather in Chicago this weekend, and see some local artwork. I posted a few places where my work is available on IG. 🌴

Detail of Romina M Available through Alma Galllery 3636 S Iron Street Chicago Open this Friday Dec 19 5-9 PM Bridgeport Third Fridays

@sensitivityandpowr.bsky.social Charcoal and pastel on paper

@sofiaartmodel.bsky.social Our last session of 2025 Acrylic gouache on paper 11x14”

Nana Bela Crayon and Japanese watercolor on paper 11x14” From a 1:1 session online

Big thanks to everyone who braved the arctic Chicago weather today, and came to West Elm! Especially @captnamy.bsky.social and @anneb.bsky.social

Today’s the day! Don’t let the cold stop you ❄️ Come visit Tina, Pattie, and me at West Elm 1000 W North Ave Chicago 12-4 PM Affordable original artwork! Sponsored by T. Mari Gallery

Visit me tomorrow at West Elm 1000 W North Ave Chicago 12-4 PM Pop-up gallery with T. Mari Gallery Last in-person event of the year! Affordable original artwork

I’m a realtor in addition to being an artist. I had a final walkthrough at a house this week. The day before, I asked the listing agent to be sure her client cleared everything out of the shed prior to walkthrough. Does this look like they did that?

A few of the original pieces available tomorrow West Elm 1000 W North Avenue Chicago 12-4 PM Pop-up gallery with T. Mari Gallery