Nesting Dolls: Hooton Family Christmas 2017

Family gatherings are full of warmth, love and tasty pies!
Love within Love.

Adventures of the Sly Fox and the Peeking Piggy

Acrylic on Canvas 24"x36" (2011)

Blazing Heart

Creative Craft Sets the Heart Ablaze.

 

 Acrylic Paint on Canvas. 5ft x 2ft. (November 2008)

Open Your Heart And Let Love In

Acrylic on Canvas. 2ft x 4ft. (April 2007)

Preliminary Sketch of "Open Your Heart", Pen Ink on Paper

Serving My Juicy Heart on a Platter

Acrylic Paints on Canvas. 4ft x 3ft (January 2008)

Two Hearts Unite

When two hearts become the sum, they will grow and beat as one.

Acrylic Paints on Canvas. 12"x12"
(July 2008)

 At the "Soul to Soul" Art Show and Auction at Alex Grey Gallery.

Jewelry: Genuine Stone

These are examples of the kind of jewelry I make. I do custom orders.

The Traveling Heart

Whenever my husband travels for work - he can take my heart along with him.💖
I made this tiny plushy, with happy little beady eyes, to tag along on adventures.

Fan Art: For My Friend's Wedding

Watercolor and Holographic Acrylic Paints on Watercolor Paper

Grandpa's Birthday Caricature

Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
The final piece is a framed greeting poster that all the guests signed.

Helmet Decoration Painting

The word for teapot in Russian - "Chai-neek" - is a slang term for ski bum.
Acrylic paints on a ski helmet, with a clear glaze UV protective top coat.
My father commissioned this custom painting from me onto his ski helmet.
This is a comical, playful piece - and it glows in the dark!

Green and Gold Fascinator

As the Mother of the Bride at my sister's wedding - 

I incorporated her wedding color (green) 

and the theme of nature and nurture into this fascinator.

I also make hair clips - if you're less into tiny hats, and more into smaller, unique hair decoration.

Wreaths: Hand Crafted

Nanook and Grace

The furry members of our families don't live as long as we do, and our human hearts ache when they go. Their lifetime with us is so filled with unconditional love and pure, primal joy, that the ache we feel when they go is worth it. Our ability to care for an animal, and to treasure their companionship prolongs our own lives in return.

"Nanook and Princess Grace" for Jessica.

Acrylic on Canvas, 4ft x 3ft (October 2015)

Cowgirl Rides Off into the Sunset

"Friend by your side, you are never alone, so wherever you go, you will always be home."
For my sweet cousin Alina.

Acrylic and Glow-in-the-Dark Paint on Canvas. 4"x4" (January 2014)

Lights Out.

Little Vee and Her Puppies

Acrylic on wooden block, Resin top coat. 12"x12" (May 2013)

California Bear

Acrylic Paint and Resin Varnish on Wooden Block. 12"x12" (July 2012)

Bridal Fascinator and Sash

I designed and crafted a Bridal Fascinator and Sash for my wedding. 
You can commission custom pieces for your event.

And here is a Bridesmaid Sash I crafted for a wedding I am in (2019). 

I'll post more photos of it after I wear it.

Hoot Hoot

Two Hoots on a Perch.

Acrylic Paints on Canvas, Burlap Frame with Seashells and Dry Flowers. 24"x36" (February 2010)

Mustangs

Artwork for the Colorado Horse Protection League's Art Show/Auction. Inspired by the cave paintings of Lascaux, France - a triptych of acrylic on canvas paintings, 6in x 6in each.

(January 2010)