A note from Ivette – June 2025

When I first shared Emotional Landscapes, I believed the collection would be complete by the time the show opened.

But something shifted.
Somewhere between brushstrokes and daily life—between beauty, softness, and reality—I stopped rushing toward a finish line. I realized that forcing a painting to be “done” simply to meet a deadline was the opposite of what this collection stands for.

So, some of the works you’ll see at the opening are unfinished.
Intentionally. Unapologetically.
Not because I ran out of time--
but because I ran into truth.

These pieces now belong to what I’m calling The Unfinished Wing:
Paintings still becoming. Stories still being written. Emotions still unfolding.
Half the show is polished. Half is raw.
Just like me.

Not about perfection. About presence.

So if you come, you’ll see both:
The glow of completion and the shimmer of what's still in motion.

And if a piece speaks to you, finished or not—then maybe it’s already whole.

Thanks for walking this unfolding path with me.
I’ll be at the opening. And I’d love to see you there.

With love,
Ivette

There’s a quiet kind of magic that happens in the early hours—when light first meets the mountains, and the sky becomes a canvas of shifting color and mood. For years, I’ve watched this happen through my window. And somewhere along the way, I realized I wasn’t just watching the landscape—I was watching myself.
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Emotional Landscapes is a reflection of that slow, beautiful unfolding.
Each piece in this collection is a study in contrast, softness, and internal movement—a visual mirror of the skies above the landscape without and the emotions within.

These aren’t traditional landscapes.
They’re emotional ones.
Painted moments that speak of light, shadow, stillness, and becoming.
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This collection is deeply personal, but I hope it also speaks to something universal:
The quiet ache of change.
The beauty in uncertainty.
The peace that arrives when we stop trying to control the landscape—and simply witness it.

Reception Details
🗓 Friday, June 6, 2025 | 5–7PM
📍 The Wren Hotel (Conference Room), Missoula
🖼 On view through July 30, 2025
🎨 Original works will be available for purchase

Thank you, as always, for seeing me—through the art, and beyond it.

​With love,
Ivette

Upcoming Event: First Friday Exhibition

​To mark this re-emergence, I invite you to "Designing Happiness," an intimate exhibition showcasing curated pieces from my archive and personal collection. This event symbolizes the quiet beauty of realignment and transformation.
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• Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
• Time: 5–8 PM
• Location: Confluence Center, 119 W Main St, Missoula
• Music: Live performance by John Floridis
• Refreshments: Complimentary drinks and light fare

​Some artworks will be available for purchase, while others are here to be witnessed. The exhibit will remain on view through April 25 and can be seen by appointment by contacting the Confluence Center at 406-926-6526.

Explore the New Website
I invite you to explore my redesigned website, where you'll find new collections, insights into my creative process, and information on how to collect or commission original works.

Beyond the Canvas: Ive & Co
In addition to my art, I offer lifestyle design and spatial refinement services through Ive & Co. For those interested in transforming their spaces or seeking deeper alignment, I share reflections and insights on the Ive & Co Blog. Here are some recent posts:

• https://www.iveandcompany.com/blog/the-bead-that-broke-the-knot
• https://www.iveandcompany.com/blog/the-story-of-soul-human-walking-the-same-path

Thank you for being part of this journey. Your support means more than words can express.
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With gratitude,
Ivette