I Need You so Much Closer

On July 10th my husband and I celebrated our 4th anniversary. I was listening to Death Cab for Cutie and the song Transatlanticism came on as I was trying to figure out what I could do to let him know how much I love and appreciate him. As I listened to the song, I realized that this song described exactly how I feel about my wonderful man. It's only been four years, but as the song repeats "I need you (him) so much closer" -- even though we know one another more than anyone else knows us, I am so glad that I know that there is more to be revealed in the years to come.

IMC Gallery Pics

My first gallery show was a complete success. I am so thankful for the opportunity to show my work in a gallery downtown and to have so many friends and family memebers come out and support me. I can't wait to see what will happen next with my art.


After the show I was able to pose by a couple pieces to help remember the night.


Here's a view of what the gallery looked like at it's busiest. Thank you to all my friends, family, and everyone who made it out.


Some of my work was displayed on easels. Amazingly, they only fell over once with all the kids around.


The rest of my work was securely hung on the brick wall.

Before she was Grandma: Remembering Ann (Woytowich) Sinders

The following images are collage pieces I created that highlight my grandma Sinders life. About a month ago, my sister brought over a sack of pictures, clippings and letters that belonged to our grandmother. As we looked through these pictures we learned that we had an adventerous grandma who enjoyed life and was willing to sacrafice herself for the good of others through her service in WWII. I hope these pieces will allow others to take a glimpse into history and the wonderful role women played to ensure a better future for us all. Thanks Grandma...


"Army Life" acrylic and mixed media on wood, 9x12"


"Riding Horses" acrylic and mixed media on wood, 9x12"


"Family Life" acrylic and mixed media on wood, 9x12"


"When Woytowich Became Sinders" acrylic and mixed media on wood, 9x12"


"Camp Upton" acrylic and mixed media on wood, 12x12"

The Branch of Jesse

This painting was originally created at a show in Minnesota. I did not sell this piece after the show, and naturally this made me question my ability and decision to be an artist. I have had weeks of healing from what felt like rejection and now understand that my worth is not in what I create, but in the reason I create. I am an artist because I was made to be an artist, not because of anything that I have done. The inspiration for this painting comes from Isaiah 11. This chapter is about the Branch from Jesse (a direct descendent of Jesus), and it says that this branch will come up from a stump in the ground...basically life is growing from something that is dead. In my painting, I represented this with the broken buildings in the background. Even in the midst of lifelessness, new life is growing. As the chapter goes on it explains that the branches of the tree will extend across all nations and it will cover over us - it is our banner and our sign of peace in the roughest and most deserted times in our life. I am so thankful for Jesus and the peace and comfort that he extends over me in my times of despair.

IMC Gallery Preview

Here's a few pieces I have been working on that will be on display at the IMC Gallery in January.

"A view from below" acrylic and pastel on canvas, 15x30"


"Pink & Orange Sea Plants" acrylic and pastel on canvas, 30x40"


"Eternal Pleasures" acrylic on canvas, 24x36", 1000 Generations live painting, Huntington University


"The Rose Family" acrylic and marker on canvas, 18x24"

Mark your Calendars

I am thrilled to announce that I will be exhibiting my work at the Indy Metro Gallery @ 425 Mass. Ave. on January 4th! Plan to see my colorful landscape and collage pieces as well as work inspired from my newest obsession - the ocean. Mark your calendars, hope I will see you all on the 4th.

Views from the Stage

If you are ever at a 1000 Generations show, this is the view you will typically see of me on stage. These pictures were taken at the Georgetown Kentucky show in August. I often do not know what I'm going to paint until right before the show starts and this show was one of those cases. Thankfully the end result was just right, and this was affirmed through the man who bought the painting. I'm not sure if this painting meant anything to anyone else at that show, but I am certain that it was just what he needed to see and hear.