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For the Love of Cakes

I am a stickler for details both in art and cakes. I like textures, florals, sheen and subtle glitter, contemporary and realistic designs. I love the process and oftentimes, I get carried away. I like uniqueness and elegance. My goal is to give you that Wowwww factor. Everything done out of love always exudes happiness

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In Character

Chiara loves to cosplay. There are days when she walks carelessly around the house in full costume and wearing a different wig each time???? I sometimes get caught up in her world and think that I’m one of those dispensable villains in the background???? One time, I saw her smiling while on her phone. She

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My Turn

At the State Fair, I found this little girl sitting under the heat of the sun patiently waiting for her turn at face painting. I thought that her butterfly sticker was enough, but she wanted more color on her face. This was pre-Covid time when a quarter of a million people flocked to the Iowa

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Art Tips -DIY boards

Paint rollers are not just for walls, but also for prepping your canvas with watercolor ground. Ditch the brush for it would give you streaks and uneven surfaces. Watercolor does not work only on archival paper, but also on hard boards such as masonite (gypsum board) which one can buy from the hardware. I have

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Varnishing Me

Yep! I added my signature pearl as suggested by my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Philip Neri Lazo How did I forget that? Happy channeling my inner Johannes VermeerVarnishing me felt awkward and surreal, but at least I now have one decent self portrait for my girls to inherit (like one precious heirloom) or to

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Ecce Homo

Each and every time I paint Jesus’ face, He has a different feel and expression. I just let the paint drip and the colors merge. Somehow, He finds His way to me, ever consoling with every brush stroke. I pray that He lives in your heart giving you comfort and peace Ecce HomoWatercolor9×12 inches

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