I have Hope That Peace will fly pencil sketch, artist Christy Strickler

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The Stitched Faces

This series is a series that blends embroidery, paint and emotion with connection and the need to create. See more from this series here.

 

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The Weird Voices Series

The Weird Voices Series explores mental illness and human thought through a childlike creative process. See more from this series here.

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A Council Of Birds

A Council Of Birds

Materials: Acrylic Paint on paper, Size A4- 21 x 29.7 cm/ 8.3 x 11.7 in   Lately, I have been reflecting on one of my childhood memories. As a child, I had a desk by a window. I started my first painting at that desk( usually paint by number kits). While I...

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We Must Find Trust Without Judgement

We Must Find Trust Without Judgement

Materials: Acrylic paint and ink on a 60x70 CM canvas Made in 2023  Available — [Shop Original & Prints]How many times do the voices in our heads tell us that others are judging us? We don't stop to ask if the other person has the same worry or is busy...

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The Decision

The Decision

Materials: Acrylic, ink, canvas  40 x 60 cm canvas Original Painting Available for PurchaseShe stands on the path, unsure of which direction to move. Her body is twisted with her feet facing towards one direction and her torso facing back the other way. Behind her, we...

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Transformation

This series focuses on growth and change from the perspective of a woman with mental illness. See more from this series here.

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Time

This series was inspired by an exhibtion. It features works that reflect on the silent language inherit in each culture regardng the concept of time. Find more information about the exhibition and work here.

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Ready to Nest

After several decades of following my partner’s career through several countries, we are beginning to discuss what retirement will look like and where we might put down roots. This surreal feeling of what home might become shapes the story of the series Learn more about the series here.

Hatching an Idea of Home

Hatching an Idea of Home

materials: cotton, corn starch glue, acrylic paint Size: 7 inches x 6 inches x 3 inchesShe sits in a quiet moment of reflection, holding a small nest in her hands. Inside it rests the first shape of a home that has just emerged. It is new, gentle, a bit wobbly, but...

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The Idea in Incubation

The Idea in Incubation

Materials: Acrylic Paint, Embroidery Floss, Vellum, on Watercolor paper Size: 5x7 Inches, 13.5 x19.5 cmThe idea of home incubates inside an egg.The Process

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Brooding

Brooding

Materials: Acrylic Paint, Embroidery Floss, on Watercolor paper Created in 2025 Size: 9 x 12 Inches, 22.9 x 30.5 cmShe sits inside the nest feeling a bit small and looking worried. A large bird sits watch over her. Brooding takes on two meanings here. The woman is...

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