The Common Cup

When I was growing up, my mother gave me art and piano lessons. Although I studied art is high school (figure drawing and sculpture), I I decided I needed a more practical degree in college. I got my MBA in 1989, but I always said I was a "right-brained" person in a "left-brained" world.

I retired from my career in market Research earlier than I had planned so that I could care for my husband after a serious back injury. Once he recovered and my kids were old enough, I had more time to pursue creative outlets.

So I began my formal instruction in painting, and combined with a lifelong love of knitting, I evolved into the artist I am today.

I am primarily an abstract palette knife painter. I love floral scenes as well as less representative art. Many of my floral paintings come from photos I have taken on my trips to the west side of Michigan.

I love color which can be seen in both my paintings and textiles. I have a never-ending desire to learn, expand, and push the limits of my creativity. Also, I have dabbled in jewelry making and working with alcohol inks which have rounded out my creative endeavors.

I hope you enjoy my show! Abby