Desi Design Diva

I am so honored that that my painting, “Immersed” has been selected to appear in the 2020 Edition of  52 Weeks 52 Works  Desk Calendar published by AGC  The Creative Advantage , and Exhibition at Baldwin Wallace University’s Fawick Art Gallery. The gallery exhibition is scheduled for  Nov 1 – Dec 6, 2019 with  an opening reception  on Friday, November 1 from 5-8pm.  I’m honored to see “Immersed” featured on the official event postcard from  Baldwin Wallace University’s Fawick Art Gallery. Please save the date, this will be an amazing show featuring 52 artists from Northeast Ohio. Read more about the gallery exhibition here https://www.bw.edu/events/2019/fall/11-01-52-weeks-52-works-exhibition And more about the calendar here: http://www.visitagc.com/52-weeks.html I promise to post more pictures after opening night!  

Last week I had a wonderful opportunity to work with Saks Fifth Avenue for a special event, celebrating their new Stylist Director’s launch party. The event featured a Max Mara trunk show, a Hueb trunk show, the debut of their new Dior boutique, and the House of Creed fragrance mimosa bar. So many amazing things! I loved seeing the clothing in the fashion show, some were pieces I’ve been inspired by and have sketched on my own for fun!  I was stationed in the designer department making sketches of their guests while they enjoyed the party. I got to meet some amazing fashion-loving women at this fun event! The new Stylist Director, MaryAnn Zegarac was a delightful host. Live fashion illustration events have become one of my all-time favorite things about my career! It is so much fun to interact with people and create something special. I love partnering with store associates to provide a unique service for their clients.  I really appreciate this opportunity and I ...

I’m so honored to have a watercolor painting included in Brecksville Center for the Arts juried group exhibit, “Space: is the Final Frontier,” on view from September 6-29. The exhibit features out of this world art created by over 25 artists and curated by guest judge, Mary Urbas. The Opening Reception was on Friday, September 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The energy in the room was amazing! Over 100 guests viewed this diverse collection of art from Cleveland’s talented artists. If you missed the opening, be sure to get to the gallery during their regular hours to see this collection of art by September 29. Photos are below & you can see more about the exhibition here: https://brecksvillearts.org  

It was so great to be back at Saks Fifth Avenue’s Beachwood location for a 2-hour live sketch event for their beauty department. I painted fashion illustrations of guests and perfume bottles. I really appreciate this opportunity and I hope to work with them again soon! The beauty team is amazing to work with. Here are some photos from the event, hope you enjoy!      I’m available for Live Fashion Illustration events in the Cleveland, OH area. For bookings, availability, and inquiries, please contact me.

I’m so honored to have 2 watercolor paintings included in Ursuline College’s Florence O’Donnell Wasmer Gallery’s group exhibit, “2019 Summer Mash-Up!,” on view from June 7 -28. The exhibit features joyful, evocative, and powerful work created by 55 emerging and established artists and curated by Wasmer Gallery Director Anna Arnold. The Opening Reception was on Friday, June 7, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with live music by Gruve Tonic. The energy in the room was electrifying! Great music, fun atmosphere, and a diverse collection of art from Cleveland’s talented artists. This is a must-see exhibition of beautiful and inspiring pieces. The media range includes painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, dolls, quilting, and batik. If you missed the opening, be sure to get to the gallery during their regular hours to see this collection of art by June 28. Admission to the Wasmer Gallery is free. Summer hours are: Tuesday through Thursday, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.; ...

Last week I had a wonderful opportunity to work with one of my dream clients, Saks Fifth Avenue. I did a 3-hour long Live Fashion Illustration Sketch event for their fragrance week celebration at their Beachwood store in Cleveland, OH. I was extremely excited when I got their call! Live events have become one of my all-time favorite things about my career! I love partnering with store associates to provide a unique service for their clients. Interacting with customers and creating something special and personalized for them is an amazing experience.  My style is a blend of mixed media, with watercolor and ink as the signature elements. At this event I painted fashion illustrations of guests, perfume bottles, and even a few special requests – since it was Mother’s Day weekend.  I really appreciate this opportunity and I hope to work with them again soon! Here are some photos from the event, hope you enjoy! I’m available for Live Fashion Illustration eve...