This good luck bamboo was given to me almost a year ago. It only had a few leaves then. It’s been working hard all year. 🌱

It’s past midnight in Berlin, so today is the birthday of the artist Mari Aianadi 🎂 Ink on paper 24x18” 2022

Spent today cleaning the studio, and made a couple of charcoal sketches. The artist Mari Ralemska (Ukraine), from a photo

Luisina, con calcetines Acrylic gouache on paper

Luisina, red robe Acrylic gouache on paper

Being an artist is challenging, and getting out of your comfort zone can be the hardest thing to do. It was a goal of mine this year. (I also work as a realtor.) Below is a recap of my last 12 months:

Alma Gallery 3636 S Iron St Chicago Open to the public Sunday 12-5 PM & Third Fridays 6-9 PM along with all of the Bridgeport art galleries and studios

A real thrill to see my work hanging with artists whose work I respect and admire. (Some of whom were instructors of mine.) The Fall Exhibition at Alma Gallery is a beautifully diverse show! Catch it through March at Alma Gallery 3636 S Iron St Chicago

Marguerite 🌼 Digital painting

Catarina, in a long dress Acrylic gouache and crayon on paper 14x11”

Winter projects, part 1 Unsubscribe Thursdays Methodically unsubscribe from junk emails.

Luisina, reading Acrylic gouache on book board 12x9”

Occasionally, I do realistic drawings or paintings Jessica, who has a birthday today Digital pastel drawing 2022

A very happy birthday to Jessica 🎂 IG thejessicamillin1111

Tsurumaki Digital painting (Artist’s proof, giclée print, framed to 20x16”) Available exclusively at Chicago Fine Art Salon’s Holiday Market New Gallery 1400 N Halsted Street Chicago Saturday, Dec 6 Friday, Dec 12

Narumi Digital painting (Limited edition giclée print) 14x11” framed Available exclusively at Chicago Fine Art Salon’s Holiday Market New Gallery 1400 N Halsted Street Chicago Saturday, Dec 6 Friday, Dec 12

Abstract (Blue #2) Signed, numbered limited edition print 20x16” Available exclusively at Chicago Fine Art Salon’s Holiday Market New Gallery 1400 N Halsted St Chicago Saturday, Dec 6 Friday, Dec 12

Manon, who has a birthday today 🎂

Manon, who has a birthday today 🎂

Half my life spent using Windows. Feels weird to be kicking it to the curb, but also freeing. CTRL+ALT+DEL

When Microsoft ends support for Windows 10, and my 10-year old notebook computer can’t run Windows 11, the choice is easier. Out with one awful company, in with another 🍏

Catarina, in a long dress Acrylic goiache and crayon on paper 14x11” IG _catarina_moita

Happy to announce that I have three pieces in the upcoming Fall Exhibition at Alma Gallery, 3636 S Iron St in Chicago Opening reception this Friday November 14 6-9 PM

Mara, seated with gloves Gouache and Japanese watercolor on paper 14x11” IG mara.lifemodelamuse 1:1 session

When the new gallery asks for white frames, you get white frames. @saralifedrawing.bsky.social Being delivered to Alma Gallery in Chicago tomorrow.

Yoyo, seated with red robe Watercolor on paper

Line art with Yoyo, from a long time ago Compressed charcoal on paper

Zoé, cheveux courts Watercolor crayon and pencil on paper Available 12/13/25 at West Elm Lincoln Park 1000 W North Ave Chicago 12-4 PM

Line art with Zoé, from a long time ago Compressed charcoal on paper

15-second gestures with Zoé, from a long time ago. Sepia pencil on paper

Mara, after Barbara Kroll Gouache, crayon, and Japanese watercolor on paper 14x11”

Abstract (Blue #2) Signed, numbered LE print 20x16” One of three pieces coming to the Holiday Market at New Gallery, 1400 N Halsted St Chicago Saturday, Dec 6 Friday, Dec 12 #affordableartwork #chicagoartist

Detail of a piece submitted to a small works show yesterday. More details if it gets selected. Acrylic and charcoal on birch panel, 2025

Detail of a piece submitted for a small works show yesterday. More information if it gets selected. Acrylic and charcoal on paper, 2025

If you missed us November 1 at West Elm Lincoln Park, you have another chance: T. Mari Gallery pop-up returns to West Elm on December 13, 12-4 PM 1000 W North Ave Chicago Affordable original artwork!

Lucky me 🍀 1:1 sessions today with Guadalupe and Mara IG guadi.mon IG mara.lifemodelamuse

Guadalupe, leyenda Pastel on Hahnemühle Ingres paper 2022

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

Polet Digital painting 2023

Pencil and watercolor sketch of Luisina, 2022 Available

Three short poses with Ju Mixed media on paper 12x9” each

I don’t live in NYC I don’t live in NJ I don’t live in VA, CA, or MS. But I can still be happy about last night’s elections. 🗳️ Vote like it matters. (It does.)

Today is also the birthday of another Clara 🎂 IG clara_modelovivo

Bárbara is everyone living through the time change this week. @barbartmodel.bsky.social from a reference photo

@iamclararene.bsky.social Wishing Clara René a very happy birthday today 🎂

Juliana, from a long pose session Gouache on paper 🎂

Juliana, who has a birthday today 🎂

@emilymetalskin.bsky.social Ink on paper, 2022 24x18”

WIP Corte de pelo en Cabo Oil and acrylic on canvas sheet 20x16” Many thanks to Jessica for the reference photo IG: thejessicamillin1111

@tinamodeloviva.bsky.social Crayon and Japanese watercolor on paper