Baxter Graham Design, LLC

Finished another piece. Now to start working on projects. Love having these moments to breathe and create. I think this is the most I have done since highschool. Still working on getting my groove back but loving finding myself again.

Wishing everyone a beautiful day. 🙂🙂

Hello Everyone, I want to say how honored and bless I am that Nakia Hanson MA chose my artwork for the cover of her new book, 'The Lies They Tell or The Lies I Tell Myself: What is the Truth?'. I also wanted to say that Myrna Galan of Galan Graphix did a beautiful job designing the cover. Love it, Myrna!! ❤️❤️

Join me and Nakia later at 3:45 on Instagram when we will do a live to discuss the artwork, inspiration and how it ties into the book.

To get your copy go to the link below:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-lies-they-tell-or-the-lies-i-tell-myself-ma-cafss-ctrca-nakia-hanson/1147794140?ean=9798319602916

So proud of you Nakia!!

See you today. 🙂🙂

Feeling so excited. Finished this custom book art for . Prismacolor pencil, acrylic and chalk pastel. I was so nervous creating art directly on the book. Kind of no take backsies. So, any mistakes I made I had to own it and create "happy accidents". 😊❤️❤️ This book is also going on my TBR list. Having read the summary of the book on Goodreads. Thank you Garden Keep Book Bar for challenging me. Besitos!!

"Anna"
Charcoal and graphite on book pages
2025

My piece in the Literary Labyrinth exhibition with . Loved creating this piece. We were to create art using a book. I used graphite and charcoal to sketch the haunted woman directly onto the book pages. I created foliage below her as my 3 dimensional part of the artwork using pages from the book. I think the most challenging of the foliage was the mushrooms. If you notice the design of the leaves is the same as my other piece titled "Thoughts of trauma." This was intentional. They are starting to also creep up the haunted woman. I have a 3rd sketch I created with this same theme that I still need to post. But wanted to share my reasoning. 🙂

I am still so elated and honored to be a part of the show among so many talented artists. Especially finding my voice so late in life. ❤️

Mark your calendars! Literary Labyrinth begins on the 21st! Thank you . So elated to be a part of the exhibit. Be sure to sign up for the preview to see the art before the show begins. 🙂🙂

Yesterday I taught a class at the library. The class was mostly about expression in art. I'm sure I probably bored them the first part of it because I gave a very, very brief lesson in art history. Discussing styles and the evolution from Realism to Contemporary art. Stressing the desire of artists in expressing themselves and asking the kids to just create with freedom and multiple mediums. I think they did a beautiful job! Great work Everyone!! You did amazing! I know not all of them are finished and I can't wait to see the finished work. Bravo! 🙂🙂❤️❤️

Another sneak peek of the art piece titled "Anna" for the Literary Labyrinth art show. Thank you so much for the opportunity to be a part of this show. ❤️

Another teaser for the art piece for Literary Labyrinth with . The challenge of this exhibit is to create 3D pieces using books. Loving the challenge! Wishing everyone a wonderful day. 🙂🙂 More to come.

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Starting work on art piece for exhibition Literary Labyrinth starting in June. The artists are to create pieces using books. Next part is to start creating the 3 dimensional part of the piece. So excited!!

This weekend was the art opening for 20th Anniversary Frida Art Fest. The first image is my favorite. Our son was joking around with us and we captured his laugh just at the right moment. I didn't get pics of all the art but many of them were so impressive. The event ended with an interpretive dance in the theater. you didn't magnificent event as always.

The art is on display (and for sale) thru May. Stop on by. ❤️🙂

Both pieces have been sold but Meowtopia is still going strong. Go to www.anthologygallery.com to see all the work in the exhibit. So many talented artists! 😊😊
Stay tuned. I have also been accepted into the Literary Labyrinth exhibition. I am excited for the challenge. Submissions are to use books in their art. ❤️❤️

Besos a todos! ❤️❤️

One sold during preview!! Yay!!! Show starts tomorrow the 19th. Anthologygallery.com to see all of the beautiful art. There are some truly amazing pieces for the cat lover in you. ❤️❤️