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The Ladies Issue,
I don’t know about you but I love any opportunity to recognize the women in my life who just make life more rich and beautiful. Our wives, mothers and daughters are some of the most influential women in our lives.
And of course with Mother’s Day this month, all eyes are on moms… But it’s not just the biological mothers but the mother figures in our lives who have made an indelible impact on us. It’s the family members, teachers, friends and neighbors doing awesome things in our communities, pouring into our lives - making themselves unforgettable and irreplaceable.
While it’s always important to shop local and support our area businesses, this month is the perfect time to patronize businesses owned by women in our communities. That’s one of my favorite parts of this role - connecting with and championing the best of the best when it comes to our local women.
They are movers and shakers, builders and makers. They are both seen and unseen. Their silent service blesses those who are under their care. Their attention to detail shows us something about beauty that can’t be seen or understood any other way.
I hope you’ll take a few minutes to send a text, make a phone call or get your kids on a video call with the women in your life who deserve recognition. It only takes a minute to brighten someone’s day and remind them how much you love them.
Much love,
RACHAEL FENTON AND THE CROSS TIMBERS LIFESTYLE TEAM @CROSSTIMBERSLIFESTYLE
May 2025
PUBLISHER
Rachael Fenton | rachael.fenton@citylifestyle.com
EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Mallory Newell | mallory.mckeever@citylifestyle.com
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Ashlynn Roberts
STAFF WRITERS
Sophie Betzhold, Aimee Buckert, Amy Young, Isabella Van Trease
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Pixel Perfect Rose
Corporate Team
CEO Steven Schowengerdt
COO Matthew Perry
CRO Jamie Pentz
VP OF OPERATIONS Janeane Thompson
VP OF SALES Andrew Leaders
AD DESIGNER Rachel Kolich
LAYOUT DESIGNER Emily Lisenbee
QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Megan Cagle
city scene
1: The Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas loves to celebrate in style! 2: Cross Timbers Rotary Club celebrated members honored with the Paul Harris Fellow Award! 3: Volunteers made great progress during a clean up with Keep Flower Mound Beautiful! 4: The little ones at Primrose of Old Orchard celebrated spring with flower planting! 5: Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce celebrated a Ribbon Cutting with HTeaO Flower Mound! 6: The Cross Timbers Rotary Club is making great progress at Community Strong Gardens! 7: Lewisville Chamber of Commerce celebrated a special ribbon cutting with Special Abilities of North Texas Lewisville Area!
CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER FOR NORTH TEXAS
KEEP FLOWER MOUND BEAUTIFUL
LEWISVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Bartonville’s Coffee Cowgirl
McKaley Bryan and her role in a life-changing industry
MCKALEY BRYAN
ARTICLE BY MALLORY NEWELL PHOTOGRAPHY BY PIXEL PERFECT ROSE
After majoring in hospitality management in college, McKaley graduated, still unsure of what she wanted to do. She dabbled in the sales industry, as well as the wedding planning industry but doors kept closing. Her heart had always leaned toward service and her taste buds toward coffee, so God opened a door– or rather a coffee shop.
When the concept of a coffee shop began to turn into a reality, McKaley was recruited by her father, Marty Bryan. Fresh out of college, the uncertainty of it all loomed before her, not knowing if the coffee shop or her place in the industry was going to work out.
“In the beginning, right when I first started out, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. But I think it worked out,” McKaley laughs. “Luckily, God had a plan,” she says. God put two loves together: serving others and coffee.
As the business grew, the solution turned out to be simple: “just learning as much as I could, being a sponge and taking it all in. Just being focused on the present.” Living in the moment is part of the everyday for McKaley and her team. And truly, being present for those 5 minutes of chatting as a client pulls through the drive-thru makes all the difference. McKaley sums it up in a reminder that she gives her employees: “We’re in the life-changing industry. These people are seeing us daily.”
Getting to know customers on a personal level by building friendships and partnerships is what makes a career in hospitality so rewarding.
Whether Marty B’s Coffee is the first stop a couple makes driving from the hospital with their new baby, or a visitor’s first time in Bartonville, or a customer’s daily stop for coffee, the ability to meet people in their every day, even in the mundane, is so regular and so impactful it really does put coffee in the business of changing lives. Not to mention the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte. Definitely life-changing.
Working alongside Marty at the coffee shop and the ice cream shop has given McKaley a newfound insight into Marty’s passion for service, forging a bond crafted over coffee beans and waffle cones. As someone who is family-oriented, McKaley explains, working with family just seems to make everything better. Afterall, the most important part of her job is the people she is surrounded by, McKaley says, from her father to her staff to her clients. “We have amazing employees,” McKaley gushes. “They have impacted my life to such a greater good.”
The quality of people alongside McKaley comes from the faith that is rooted deep in the heart of the coffee shop. As a Christian based company, they don’t want anyone to be surprised when they see how important their faith is in their everyday life. “[We] walk with God on our shoulders,” says McKaley. It doesn’t usually look like preaching the gospel across the counter, but simply letting the presence of Jesus come across in each interaction and word. It’s about being faithful to love on customers.
Women of Influence
SIX WOMEN WHOSE PASSION, FAITH AND LOVE HAS REACHED THOUSANDS
ARTICLE BY SOPHIE BETZHOLD | PHOTOGRAPHY BY PIXEL PERFECT ROSE
Kathy O’Keefe
Whether it was 3 p.m. or 3 a.m., Kathy O’Keefe would answer the phone. She would listen for hours, show up whenever needed and give whatever was asked of her. When O’Keefe’s son passed away from an accidental overdose in 2010, instead of letting her grief consume her, she chose to remember him each time she supported those who experienced the same through her and her husband’s organization Winning the Fight, a non-profit that provides drug education, support and resources to youth and families suffering from the disease of addiction. “She was the kind of person who knew what you needed before you did,” her friend Kathy Travis said through tears. “She loved so fiercely and never left without saying ‘I love you.’” O’Keefe passed away in December of 2024, but her legacy will live on through the thousands of lives she touched.
Kim Cloud
Pride bursts through Kim Cloud’s bright smile and words as she reflects on the past 34 years she’s spent building her business. Not pride from personal or monetary success, but from those she’s connected with through her creation of Cloud9 Salons and Charities. “I hope I never forget what all it took to get here,” she says with a grin. The success of her salon allowed her to create Bedtime Rescue, a non-profit program that takes families off the street and provides a safe place to stay. Her accomplishments are undeniable as seen through her new, state-of-the-art salon space and recent announcement of Bedtime Rescue being adopted by the non-profit Giving Grace, allowing even more good to come from her creations.
Provided by Winning The Fight
Rachel Joy
Though her mornings are hectic getting four children out of the house, when Rachel Joy pauses to reflect on her family, her co-workers, and the community at large, cheerful tears well in her eyes as she says, “my prayer is to see all people living out their God-given purpose.” Helping others discover and walk in their unique identity, gifting, and purpose was Joy’s goal when she created Sparrow Collective, a nonprofit ministry that seeks to equip and empower others to live on purpose and for a purpose. Through Sparrow Collective’s four ministry initiatives: Sparrow Equip, Sparrow Restore, Sparrow & Co, and Sparrow on Main, Joy and her team are striving to make a meaningful impact in this generation and for generations to come.
Abby Germer
In a profession that could easily become overwhelming, Abby Germer continues to smile. After discovering her passion on a mission trip to help women exposed to the red-light district overseas, Germer realized the problem was right at home too. “We think we live in a bubble, but we don’t,” she says. Ten years ago, Germer joined Refuge for Women, a faithbased organization that provides housing and care for women who have escaped trafficking or exploitation, where she now serves as President. Her passion is evident when she speaks about her inspiration for her continued career. “The women we serve - on my worst day, they are my heroes.”
Andrea Vasquez
Soft spoken, but certainly never silent, Andrea Vasquez has spent the last fifteen years of her career giving a voice to the voiceless. “There are a lot of places where people don’t have a voice,” she says with a gentle smile, “I feel called to advocate in those spaces.” Vasquez joined Christian Community Action last year as the Director of Development, raising money and campaigning for the organization that rescues, heals, educates and feeds local families in need. Vasquez lives her life by demonstrating “love in action,” a motto she lives by to back up her words with actions to help those around her and influence others to do the same.
Missy Phipps
Though a self-proclaimed introvert, Missy Phipps’ reach to the community goes far beyond the comfort of her home. After hearing news of her friend Allyson Hendrickson’s terminal diagnosis in 2014, all Phipps could think about was how she could help Allyson and her family. Though at a crossroads in her own life, Phipps answered the call God placed on her heart. As a co-founder with three other women, Phipps worked to create Ally’s Wish, an organization that provides “a last ‘wish’ to terminally ill mothers with small children.” Whether it’s a trip to Disney World or a published book like Ally’s, Phipps and her team have created unforgettable memories for hundreds of families since then, thanks to her big heart and go-getter mentality.
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY AIMEE BUCKERT
The Talula’s Touch
PRESERVING SOCIAL TRADITIONS, ONE DRESS AT A TIME.
With a love for fashion, and a passion for celebration, Heather Bernal founded Talula’s Party, Prom, and Gift with a mission: to bring back the joy of dressing up and celebrating life’s special moments. More than just a boutique, Talula’s is a place where women of all ages can find the perfect look for proms, formals, galas, graduations and more.
With an ultra-feminine, Southern Belle-inspired selection, Talula’s offers a curated collection in a wide range of sizes. Heather and her team go beyond selling dresses; they provide personalized styling, alterations, private shopping, and even fun social events like mahjong lessons and fashion shows.
Heather believes that social traditions and dress-up opportunities should be embraced, not forgotten. By offering not just beautiful clothing but also events that bring people together, Talula’s is helping to revive the art of social gatherings. At Talula’s, it’s not just about the dress—it’s about the experience.
By offering not just beautiful clothing but also events that bring people together, Talula’s is helping to revive the art of social gatherings.
SANTA LUCIA
ARTICLE BY MALLORY NEWELL
Speakin’ My Language
THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS
can we speak in flowers. // it will be easier for me to understand. - Nayyirah Waheed, Salt Tulips in Spring. Roses from a lover. Lilies at Easter. Sunflowers sent to cheer an invalid. The hidden nuances of which flowers to send (and when) go as far back as the Ancient Egyptians to Roman mythology to Shakespeare. But the language of flowers really began during the Victorian Era as different arrangements, colors and species of blooms became a way of communication. Here are our favorite flowers with more nuanced meanings:
Iris
Represents hope, named after the Greek Goddess Iris, who was believed to guide people over a multicolored rainbow bridge into the afterlife.
Gladiolus
This flower originates from the Latin name “gladius”, meaning “little sword”. Thus, it is no surprise that this flower was associated with Roman gladiators and symbolizes strengt
Peony
The full and lush blooms of peonies are said to represent prosperity and good fortune
Camellia
In China, this flower was said to represent the union of a man and woman. Unlike a normal flower, the petals and calyx of the flower do not separate when the flower dies but stay together until they fall together.
Bluebell
The little fairy hats that are bluebells represent humility with their little bowed heads and the fact that they humbly cover the ground under trees and other plants.
OUR PURPOSE
7 Local Women-Owned Small Businesses
SHOP LOCAL, SHOP SMALL, SHOP FEMALE
ARTICLE BY MALLORY NEWELL
PLANT BAR
Run by local mom Holly Lauck, Boho Birdy is located inside Lewisville’s Painted Tree at booth W5 on East Round Grove Road. Boho Birdy offers a unique plant bar experience, decor and accessories. Boh Birdy is also available for markets, plant bar parties and events! Find her on Facebook and Instagram as well as her website bohobirdy.com/
PERMANENT JEWELRY
Permanent jewelry is quite the trend these days providing high-quality, custom-fitting, clasp-free bracelets, necklaces and anklets. Allie Mattlage and Erin Fulton run Flower Mound-based business Golden Hour and can often be found at popups for local fitness studios with their large selection of chains spanning from simple to statement to colorful. Find them on IG @ goldenhour.tx/
BRONZY TANS
Sunny Sprays is owned and operated by Kylee Armstrong right of Salon 377 in Argyle. Sunny Sprays offers an incredible variety and quality of studio spray tans as well as products such as mousses, tanning water and other luxury and glowy skincare products. In addition to a bronzy glow, however, Sunny Sprays offers unique packages and services such as bundle deals for yourself or your bridal party and enhancing facial and body contouring. Find Kylee online @sunnysprays.
ALLERGEN-FREE BAKERY
The goodies of Sweet Nibbles Bakery are proudly made by owner and operator Ann Gregory. Based out of Flower Mound, Sweet Nibbles offers delicious baked goods that are gluten, egg, soy and dairy-free. Sweet Nibbles Bakery can be
The power of shopping small brings us together to support our neighbors but it also lets us see the brilliancy, hard work and niche creativity of our local moms, sisters, and friends.
found at many farmers’ markets across DFW, including in Grapevine, Coppell, Flower Mound and Benbrook. yoursweetnibbles.com
MOMMY AND ME BOUTIQUE
This charming boutique sits right on Main Street in Lewisville. Tullia Sage is owned and operated by a local mother-daughter duo and offers thoughtfully curated, high-quality and beautiful apparel and gifts for mamas and kids that can be passed down to siblings. It brings a whole new meaning to shopping small! tulliasage.com/
CRAFT CART
Curated and created by Lauren Ashleigh Ellis, the Argyle Craft Cart offers bead boxes, teacher gifts, decorating kits, art projects, party favors, imagination sets and so much more. These fun and creative gifts vary with different holidays and themes throughout the year and can be purchased for your kiddos (and adults!) right off her front porch. Visit her page on Instagram to learn more @ argylecraftcart
FLOWER SHOP
Flourish Flowers and Gifts is the dream of local mom Cynthia Dearnbarger. This charming shop sits in quaint Old Town Lewisville right on Main Street. Flourish offers the most stunning arrangements, bridal bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres and centerpieces for any event as well as a selection of gifts such as decor, jewelry and books. flourishflowersandgifts.com
RECOVERY, FAITH and HERBAL REMEDIES
ARTICLE BY ISABELLA VAN TREASE
PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY SINCLAIR APOTHECARY
Sinclair Apothecary took root during a period of profound transformation. After receiving a Stage 3B breast cancer diagnosis in 2008, Debbie Sinclair faced 10 surgeries, 38 radiation treatments and an 87% chance of recurrence within five years.
She endured chemotherapy and an intense regimen of prescription medications. Faced with daily boxes of pills, she felt defeated. She sensed that continuing this exhausting process would result in her simply existing, not living. Weary and determined to reclaim her health and vitality, Debbie turned to scripture.
In her search for answers, Ezekiel 47:12 struck her deeply. The verse details a flowing river with thriving vegetation and promises that this greenery will provide fruit to nourish God’s people and leaves for their health and improvement.
Inspired by the idea of using nature in the way God designed, Debbie began exploring the ins and outs of plant medicine.
It began with elderberry syrup. Growing the shrubs herself and extracting the fruit’s powerful immune-boosting properties, Debbie began noticing an improvement in her wellbeing. Soon she offered her syrup to friends and neighbors, who noted positive changes too, such as reducing previously stubborn inflammation or cold symptoms.
As Debbie’s plant knowledge grew, so did her inventory and demand. She expanded into a diverse range of tinctures, medicinal balms and pain relief gels. Offering more than 150 items, she creates relief treatments from all kinds of herbs, flowers and fungi.
These products now populate the shelves of Sinclair Apothecary, where Debbie provides effective, chemical-free, natural alternatives to recovery.
Showcased in her Lewisville storefront, each product is crafted with intention, from balms for arthritis and migraines to treatments for skin care and sleep. Debbie emphasizes the use of locally sourced ingredients, such as raw honey from nearby apiaries and tallow from a regenerative farmer.
Every product label features Ezekiel 47:12, and each hand-crafted remedy is prayed over before going home with a customer.
Throughout her journey, Debbie’s husband Kimbell and their four children have offered unwavering support. With their help, the business grew from a remedial project into a full-time operation.
Together, they run a commercial kitchen and lab, allowing them to keep up with demand and sell at seven to nine farmers markets each weekend including Flower Mound, Denton, Grapevine, Keller, Bartonville, and Roanoke. The storefront also serves as a space for workshops, empowering others to explore natural remedies for themselves.
Years into Debbie’s remission, Sinclair Apothecary is more than a business—it’s a ministry of love and light. Each week she meets people where they are, and proves that with faith, resilience, and the power of nature, transformation is possible.
sinclairapothecary.com // 1865 Mcgee Lane Suite A Lewisville, TX 75077 // sinclairelderberry@gmail.com
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GIRLS WHO FIGHT
Gemma Sheehan teaches girls to never become a victim ARTICLE
In 2012, Rhonda Rousey became the first female fighter to sign with the UFC and compete in women’s MMA. And Gemma Sheehan, a young Toronto teenager and athlete, was inspired. Gemma wanted to become the next big women’s MMA fighter and attacked her training in kickboxing, jiu-jitsu and wrestling with new vigor. “This is my thing,” thought Gemma. “This is what I’m going to do.”
By the age of 21, Gemma had met with great success in the MMA, with a record of 5-1 and ranked as the top female fighter in Ontario, but the consequences of the sport were becoming dangerous. A medical exam showed signs of brain damage from her time in the ring. Gemma officially retired in 2017 but didn’t leave fighting entirely behind.
“The number one thing from [fighting] that changed my life was this profound sense of confidence. That’s what comes from that kind of pursuit. It’s mentally, physically and emotionally challenging. But you keep going and realize that you are capable of achieving great things. When I decided to quit fighting, I truly felt like I could do anything. The world was open to me.”
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“In the classroom, we’re not talking about how to win points. We're not talking about how to win the fight. We’re solely learning how to defend different kinds of grabs, chokes, pins and strikes that are common attacks women would actually face.”
With eyes wide open, fierce confidence and a world waiting to be changed, Gemma spotted a flaw in the world of martial arts, “There’s a martial arts gym on every single corner. [But] I realized there is not a single place that is dedicated to women. The experience is designed for adult men who want to win martial arts competitions and not for beginner women who want to learn practical self-defense in a positive environment.” And Girls Who Fight was the solution.
In 2017, Gemma opened up Girls Who Fight (GWF) in Canada, but later moved her business to Highland Village, Texas, in 2022 and hasn’t looked back. On the surface, GWF is merely a self-defense training program for women and girls. But the purpose
and objective are entirely different: learning never to become a victim. The context is completely different. Gemma explains, “In the classroom, we’re not talking about how to win points. We’re not talking about how to win the fight. We’re solely learning how to defend different kinds of grabs, chokes, pins and strikes that are common attacks women would actually face.”
But once they’ve learned the techniques, what keeps them coming back? Community and confidence, they say. Gemma explains, “We teach all of our [girls] how to walk confidently. They learn how to shake hands, look you in the eye and tell you their name so that they can walk into any room and not be the timid girl who shudders at the thought of being looked at.”
This holistic approach removes all the barriers of competition, comparison and fear. Whole sections of the program are dedicated to situational awareness, boundary setting, identifying red flags of abuse and violence in both strangers and partners and standing up to peer pressure. “What women need to know is how to identify those early warning signs and how to address them so that they don’t invite abusers and people looking to take advantage of them into their life. ”
The ultimate goal, Gemma says, is not to simply have the skills to defend your life but to become the person that will never even be targeted to begin with. The girls program teaches more than just physical skills but self-discipline, focus, mental strength and resilience, teaching girls to become a confident person of character. Your confidence exudes from you in the way you walk, talk, and set boundaries and, as Gemma says, “The kinds of people who want to take advantage of others are not looking for women who can say ‘no’. If we can teach them the confidence and the skills that make them a non-target and the red flags to look out for in dangerous people, the chances of them ever having to fight to defend themselves are very low.”
“Go to any corner and there’s a martial arts place that will teach you how to kick and punch,” Gemma concludes. But will any of them teach you how to avoid it in the first place?
Girls Who Fight offers self-defense and character development programs for ages 7-13 as well as women’s and teen self-defense programs for ages 14 and up. 214-851-9140 // https://www.girlswhofight.co/ // 1950 Justin Rd #114, Highland Village, TX 75077
Mom, I’m Bored!
Nana to the rescue with a week of fun and adventure
Summer is approaching and parents are on the hunt for ideas to avoid the statement “Mom, I’m bored!” Two favorite kid things are grandparents and summer camps. Why not combine them to host an amazing “Nana Camp” for your grandchildren? The kids will be entertained, the grandparents will be fulfilled, and the parents will be appreciative. Nana Camp is not a new idea although it may not have been called that until recently. Years ago my siblings and I would spend a week during summer vacation with grandparents at their home. It was a time for fun, listening to stories that began “When I was your age…,” playing with cousins and eating ice cream. What I don’t remember were planned activities that encouraged imagination and had some educational benefit as well. Let’s do that.
It’s not about the money spent on gifts and activities, but rather the time spent together. Before you begin your camp time, consider visiting a thrift store and stock up on puzzles, games, toys or bicycles. Kids love to have different things than they have at home. At the end of camp, donate these things back to the charity and the items can be resold. A win-win for everyone.
Consider a theme for each day...
Craft day
Kids love to create things and the messier the better. Paint, sculpt, glitter and glue, and then wrap the treasures to present to Mom and Dad at the end of camp. Start with a paper plate and cut out the middle circle.
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Add stars in patriotic colors for a 4th of July wreath. Start with a rock and use paints and glitter to create a paperweight for Father’s Day. My kids and I would use summer to get a head start on homemade Christmas ornaments to send to the family for the holidays. And macaroni necklaces are always in style.
Cooking Day
Pair a favorite read-aloud with a fun recipe. For example, read Two Bad Ants and then make ants on a log with celery, peanut butter and raisins. Consider allowing each grandchild to plan the menu for dinner and be open to their ideas. Make a grocery list and have them help you do the shopping for the ingredients. Chicken nuggets and Pop-Tarts make a delicious dinner! I actually know this.
Nature Day
A day exploring outside is never wasted. Find a trail and start hiking. Collect interesting nuts, pods, leaves, flowers, plants. Use the
items to create a collage between two pieces of clear contact paper. Hang in a window to showcase the findings. Take pictures of tracks while walking and research what animal walked there, too.
Service Day
Use this day to focus on serving others in a way that is fun and rewarding. Bake cookies for the local police station. Make cards and mail to military friends. Go on a walk and pick up trash around the neighborhood. Helping others instills a sense of community and makes hearts grow. Provide a chore list for the kids to earn money. Take them to the dollar store to spend it. My son could not get rid of the money fast enough. My daughter would hold it with a tight grip. Kids are so funny.
Brain Day
Go to the public library and check out books. Spend time reading
snuggled together in a comfy spot. Our favorite was Where the Red Fern Grows but it is hard to read through tears. Practice letters on a cookie sheet covered in chocolate pudding paint. Get lots of pictures of the kids licking their fingers.
At the end of the week, plan a meeting spot with Mom and Dad such as a park for a picnic. What fun it will be to hear the kids recount the time spent with you while they had your full attention and time. It may be surprising that what they enjoyed the most was not on a screen.
An Abstract on Structure and Creativity
ARTICLE BY MALLORY NEWELL
ARTIST BETH
DILLEY
ON THE PROCESS AND PURPOSE OF HER ART
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Beth Dilley painted a series of houses in an exploration of the definition of home. A structured sense of creativity and artistry can be seen in these works. But in more recent years, Beth has delved into painting abstracts. In addition to using thin, liquid acrylics on a flat surface, Beth primarily paints on large canvases that allow her to circle the piece and approach it equally from all sides. This freeform style feels wilder, even as she paints with purpose and precision.
“It's about evoking a feeling or an emotion without necessarily being tied to a specific place,” says Beth. The allure of an abstract piece is the exchange of ideas between the viewer and the artist, drawing them in with a request to figure out what it is that they see. “They require more of the viewer as opposed to a barn or a specific place where it just is what it is,” Beth explains.
The beauty of Beth’s abstract works is in the painting itself but also the purpose, or story, behind it. “Recovery” is an abstract piece that combines organic and geometric shapes in a pattern that speaks of both precision and fluidity. “It's about my relationship with my husband,” Beth says. “He's an engineer and I'm an artist, but we always find exciting intersections in the way our minds work. There is beauty in learning that these very different approaches to life can create harmony. It isn't just necessary to make room for all types of people, it is desirable. We work better together because we are so different.”
A single horizon line is all the structure Beth gives herself to create her abstract pieces. Other than that, it’s her own creativity and knowledge of the elements and principles of artistic composition that guide her. Beth is classically trained and possesses a BFA, but a wild sense of creativity can be found in her process and techniques. Beth says, “Every time I approach a canvas, the canvas becomes what it becomes as I'm going.”
Good times,
Good times, great food
From breakfast to burgers, merlot to margaritas, from Asian & Argentine to American & Texan. New: A chocolate shop and a Thai restaurant have been added to the mix. Come join the fun!
