"Abstract Hand"

Oil Painting

Maturity is overrated.

"Really?"

Charcoal

I got a new car a few weeks ago. It's an atomic blue Honda, and I have to say "it's so choice, I love driving it. If you have the means I highly recommend picking one up." Ferris Bueller

"Three Flowers"

Oil Painting

The other night a little girl said that "it must be nice to be an artist. Whenever you get bored you can just create a masterpiece." If only it were that simple.

"Sassy Lady"

Acrylic Painting by Laura Garikes, enhanced and embellished by Kathryn Garikes

Have you ever worn perfume and through out the course of the day liked it less and less? The more you smelled it the worse your head hurt. And all the while you wondered if others noticed.

"Trapped"

Oil Painting

Have you ever fought with someone and been yelled at to the point of tears? And then gave in, not because you were wrong, but because it just wasn't worth it any more.

"Blue Wraps"

Oil Painting

A few weeks ago, I got a body wave in my hair and I love it! However, some mornings I look into the mirror and break into Bette Midler numbers..."You gotta give a Little, Take a little..."and other mornings it can take some serious time and strength to comb through the tangled mass.

"Pickles"

Oil Painting

"You can't go around with your whoopsie daisy hanging out." ---Carla Garikes