Architectural Digest Commission

February 13, 2024
Creating three commissioned pieces for Basic Projects and my close friends Brad and Felicia Taylor last year was an incredible opportunity and a honor. It's truly exciting when a series of artworks can continue to evolve through commissions, and even more so when they are featured in Architectural Digest.



Photography by Nicole Franzen
 

 
Prior to starting the Magnolias, I had the opportunity to do a walk through with the Taylors and have a detailed conversation about their vision for these artworks. We delved into their desired essence and atmosphere, and how they wished the art to create a serene ambiance in the room. 


This commission was inspired by my 'Late Summer Bloom' Magnolia series, the request came a few weeks after the series release, so it was very enjoyable to revisit them and create these flowers on a smaller scale. 
 
 


Photography by Nicole Franzen

    A few years ago, I painted a lamp for my son's room and loved the way it accessorized his room. So I was very excited to begin on this third commission piece. The colors perfectly enhance the room's details and immediately draw your attention when you walk in. This room exudes a cozy and inviting atmosphere that I absolutely adore.
 
This will always remain one of my favorite project because it involved friends, community and AD. All of my favorite things! 


Shop the remaining 'Late Summer Bloom' Magnolia Series here.  

2023- Year In Review

January 16, 2024

A little late to my 2023 review, it was a busy year!
Full of new art, projects and a baby! We welcomed our daughter Sunday 'Sunny' McCutchen in October. This year's series were influenced by family, play on colors, and creating pieces that reminded me of my 'roots'.  Below are a few highlights that made my year!

Started off the year with a special commission, 4 large works for the Charleston Place Grill. I will always cherish these pieces and the opportunity to create pieces that this community can enjoy.
 

Framed some 'Love Birds', I got such wonderful response to these works on paper, I can not wait to start on this series in the new year. While this series sold out fast, there are some 'Love Bird' Screen Prints still in stock. 
 

In March, Spring sprung in the studio with the release of my 'Spring Tulips', I always love painting my tulip series because it means Spring has arrived. 



This 48 x 60 piece, 'Taking Me Back To You' is still available. 


Then summer was here before you knew it and so was my Lily series, the studio was blooming once again. 

and Baby Girl was on the way!
 
July was spent with family in Maine. It was nice to escape the heat wave that the south is in the late summer months, we will always try to keep Maine in our Summer plans. 

 
I was also able to create a new series called 'Fruit Still Life', this was inspired by the
urge to feed and cook my family nourishing foods. 

Then we were back in Charleston and back to school, and early fall always brings magnolias. 


All three of these beauties are still available here

October came and brought us Sunny! 




We finished out the year with a release of 'Late Summer Bloom' Magnolia screen prints, I have to say that these might be my favorite magnolias that we have done so far! 

I am so grateful for all the support and THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL YEAR!

'Late Summer Bloom' Magnolias // Paintings + Works on Paper

September 26, 2023

 

 

I love when the season change and Magnolias burst into bloom outside my studio, as it signals the perfect time for me to begin painting one of my most cherished series. This year's 'Late Summer Bloom' Magnolias collection was brimming with the vibrant hues of summer.

 

 

'Afternoon Walk Down an Old Dirt Road' captures the essence of summer - from the heat to the refreshing coolness of a magnolia tree's shade. The magnolia flower is brought to life in such a way that it will leave you feeling like your right there on that dirt road. 

This  'Late Summer Bloom' Magnolia Screen Print is available for preorder on my website now! 

 

 

 

These three 40x60 pieces are still available. They exude the very essence of the magnolia, bringing a sense of tranquility and serenity to any space. 

 

 

 

Thank you for all the support! The remaining pieces can found here, and the 'Late Summer Bloom' Magnolia Screen prints here

'Fruit Still Life' // Paintings + Works on Paper

August 15, 2023

 

Inspiration for my 'Fruit Still Life' series came from my time spent in Cape Elizabeth, Maine this summer. 

 

 

This was a new series for me and I enjoyed being able to create pieces that stemmed from my daily life. This summer I focused on health especially through food, which was easy since I always had fresh fruit around. 

 

 

Fruit Still Life No.4 is still available, for all those cherry lovers out there! 

 

 

"Taste of Summer' went quick but Fruit Still Life No.3 is very similar and available!

 

 

There are still some 'Fruit Still Life' Works on Paper available.  Thank you for all the support! This series will always be special to me and remind me of perfect summer memories. 

 

'Day Lilies' // Paintings + Works on Paper

June 05, 2023

 

               I found inspiration for my Day Lilies series in my personal garden this year. I was drawn to the yellow lily especially.  

 

 

"Painting my Garden" which is a 40x60 was one of the last pieces I created for this series, I love her details and mixture of color. Makes me feel that I am at home in my garden. 

 

 

Day Lily No.2 is still available! I enjoy creating on paper, with this series I painted on some pieces that had a pink tint to them, which I felt went nicely with the color tones of this series.  

 

 

 I also enjoy being to take some of my pieces out of the studio and play around with them on different walls! 

 

  

Thank you again for all the support! There are still some 'Day Lillies' available here!

' Spring Tulips' // Painting + Works on Paper

April 11, 2023

 

I was very influenced by the change of the season here in Charleston this year. Spring was in the air the day canvases arrived to start this series.

 

 

I love painting on gsm paper, each one turns out different than the last and I feel that the paper adds character to the piece. This purple beauty is available here.

 

 

The color selection was very ideal for this series! Pink was one of the main colors used. I love the way that pink brightens one of my larger pieces "Fading into you"

 

Click here to see the "Spring Tulips' that are still blooming. 

 

Charleston Grill // Large Scale Commissions

February 07, 2023

 

I know that 2023 has just begun but these large pieces will be one of my favorite parts of this year. It was such a special experience.


This piece was in my top 2, the landscape of dark browns, taupes, orches, moody stood out to me. I envisioned this piece having so many stories and loved how the colors all came together. 


I was reminded on how inspirational creating these large scale pieces can be. 


This landscape piece has several shades of earthy deep blues. 


You can find these pieces in the newly renovated Charleston Grill. 

'Love Birds'// Works On Paper

February 07, 2023

 

My 'Love Birds' Series made it just in time for Valentines Day! 

 

 

Their toes intertwined and they are almost kissing is my favorite part of these 'Love Birds'. 

 

 

Someone told me that a therapist here in Charleston has some 'Love Birds' in her office and uses them as an example on how they should look at their partners. 

 

2022- Year In Review

December 30, 2022

 

As 2022 is coming to a close, I wanted to reflect on all that happened this past year! 2022 felt like a big year for me and my work, many accomplishments and happy days.  Below are a few highlights that made my year!

 

 

In January, after my maternity leave I fell back in to the swing of things with my small collection of Love Birds. I still have prints available from this series on my website.

  

 In April, I finished my 'Lilies In Bloom' series. Lilies are my favorite because I can always create something new but familiar with them. 

 

 

In May, Jane Pop Jewelry and I collaborated on a jewelry collection. This organic collection represents the beauty of evolution. I throughly enjoyed creating this collection with my dear friend. View the collection here.

 

 

Then later that month we had a magical dinner at Jane's house on Sullivans Island to celebrate the collection. I think and look back on this special dinner often.

 

 

I closed out the exciting month of May with a small collection of works inspired by my collaboration with Jane Pope. This series will always remind me of the beautiful and bright month I had. I have one more available piece left from this collection, "Rhythms Grow".

 

 

In June, I spent the summer in Maine with my family. 

 

 

In July, the hot summer days were spent inside my studio working on my little paintings of tulips on linen. Some of my "Tulips On Linen" are available here.

 

 

 In July, I also spent some time in New York with my husband and found inspiration for my Magnolia Series. Some prints from this series are available here.

 

  

In September, I released my "Magnolia" Series. Having my studio walls full with these flowers brings me perspective and fascination. Hoping to do another "Magnolia" release in the New Year.

 

 

In November, I traveled to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for Thanksgiving. It was very special trip in a very special place. 

 

 

In December, to close out this wonderful year I released my beloved "Nest" series. I was excited for this series and it exceeded all expectations. Fashion is another one of my passions and inspiration from this series came from Jill Sanders spring/ summer 2023 runway show. The colors she used were heavenly. 

 

 

On the same day as my "Nest" release my Domino Magazine article was published. I had a wonderful experience working with the domino team, and appreciate all the work that went into this feature. Interior Design is a passion of mine and this was a dream project for me. 

 

 

Having Domino Magazine feature my studio was also such a unique experience. Being able to combine the interiors of my home and studio  (which is also a second home) was dreamlike. Here is the link to the studio feature. A huge thank you to the domino team! 

 

I am so grateful for all the support and THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL YEAR!

Mixed Media Hand Painted Screen

December 12, 2022

This one of kind screen is painted with mixed media on three
 custom raw canvas panels and framed in oak wood with hinges. The back remains simplistic but finished with plain raw canvas unpainted with the same wood framing.