Old walls and tattered dumpsters tell stories about the present. Every layer of graffiti and grime amalgamates history into a portrait of now: of present experience, of culture, and of the social, religious, and political environment. The wounds inflicted by human contact and the elements over time deepens their story and accentuates their beauty; the…

Mary Elizabeth is an abstract painter whose meditative paintings combine dynamic colors, natural shapes, and fluid line work. She worked for many years as a writer, immersed in the investment industry and strategic marketing. Art had always been a focus early in Mary Elizabeth's life; however, it wasn't until 1997, after recovering from life-threatening brain surgery and completing her…

Tribal markings and scars have significant meanings. Some symbolize beauty, the birth of a male child, fertility, adulthood, bravery, tribal rank and ethnic heritage among others.