Category: Artwork
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Last semester at Towson University was a challenging and busy time. However, my commitment to my spiritual and artistic practice led to a growing body of artwork for my MFA. I was very fortunate to take two classes. I also had a studio space on campus. This allowed for a deepening of peer critique and…
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This past June, I wanted to honor my father and his father for Father’s Day. My dad’s birthday lands right around Father’s Day, so this painting was a two-for-one special. For this painting, I interviewed my dad to learn more about my grandfather. I realize that as my parents get older, hearing and preserving family…
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Following my trip to Joshua Tree National Forest, I wanted to create a painting inspired by its beautiful landscape. The desert is surreal, inspiring, and humbling. The vast landscape has evolved to include spiked trees, thorny cacti, and wind-swept bouldering hills. Following the dusty trail with my sibling J and partner Chappell, we found and…
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I usually don’t paint celebrity portraits, but this case is different. My boyfriend Chappell and our mutual friend Jackie are both graduating from their School Counseling Program from Loyola University! I wanted to paint Jackie a gift, and her love of Kendrick’s music inspired me. Chappell’s favorite rapper is also K.Dot; it’s one of the…
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This semester at Towson University I am taking an Independent Study course. The lack of structure has been both challenging and insightful. Without direction from another professor or teacher, I was charged with creating my own projects and paintings. The result was a return to the joy of making art inspired by the beauty in…
MONICA HEISER 