My husband and I have always been drawn to all things awkward. Whether it be people or art, it always seems to stumble into our life stories. Perhaps its because I am somewhat awkward, myself. I take pride in being slightly different in hopes that it translates over to the art I make. As I sifted through the internet, devouring information about endangered animals, I thought about finding an animal that embodies this very character.

Enter: my newest painting – “Love Being Different” – in honor of the Tree Kangaroo. These little guys who hop from tree to tree are the very definition of awkward, in a cute way of course, with their slightly clumsy gestures and motion. They are also very much in critical danger as deforestation is destroying their habitats in New Guinea. I just finished these cuties up, so look for the note cards and prints to be available here and on my etsy store in the coming days.