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Painting with a 9 month old present

May 30, 2016
As an artist I find there is a stark contrast as to what people think you do and what you really do, especially when you also play a parental role. While it would be great to envision myself in a gorgeous, white studio with natural light pouring in and soothing music playing in the background, that is far from a reality. I hope...

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2016

FOUR YEARS OF CREATIVITY

May 25, 2016
FOUR YEARS OF CREATIVITY Before Eve was born I would say that art was my hobby, but the minute she came into my life she transformed every single aspect of who I am. What used to be an enjoyable past time became a passion, she taught me from the get go what it means to pursue something just by witnessing her day to...

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2016

Princess and the Pea - A Collaboration with my Toddler

May 19, 2016
A Collaboration with my Toddler "Princess and the Pea" by Eve & Ruth Oosterman This is by far one of my most favorite collaborations with Eve and not just because it is fairy tale related. Collaborating with anyone, especially a child, can be incredibly difficult when it comes to maintaining the perfect balance of mutual input. Eve and I had been talking about...

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