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The first painting of 2023 - "Starting Anew" 9x12 abstract painting
This painting is about self trust, about the many layers that build upon each other, the layers that are the process of becoming. Itss soft and bold movements and textures that began to intertwine and become a story worth sharing.
Notes from the Studio... New Water Paintings!
I feel like it's been forever since I did a proper studio update for you guys! Now that I'm well on my way with this new collection of paintings I thought it was the perfect time to spill the beans about what all has been happening over the past few weeks & months
The idea of revisiting some WATER paintings has been stirring around inside for a while. Sometimes inspiration
Birth Month Illustrations, Floral Family Portraits + Custom Wedding/Bouquet drawings
I recently became introduced to “birth month flowers,” I had no idea this was a thing and when I found out I was shocked because they are such a beautiful and personalized way to celebrate the month you were born. Once I found out my mind was buzzing with a million new ideas that I couldn’t just settle on one…
Unique Gift Ideas For Mothers Day Or Any Other Day!
There is something so special about being able to give a thoughtful gift for Mother’s Day or really any other day you want to say “I love you.” I’ve rounded up some unique gift ideas from Cards to Birth Month Prints or even an Original Painting! This day is such a sweet way to recognize the women in your life who helped shape you into the person you are, maybe it’s your Mom, Grandmother or a close friend. Whoever it is, why wouldn’t you want to say a little thank you for the incredible way they touched your life.
A sneak peak behind the upcoming By The Bay series
When I lived away from the ocean, I would dream of it, cry when I say it on a tv show and would immediately be home sick. Now 5 years later and 10 minutes away from the ocean I sometimes forget to see it for months. It’s been so easy to get caught up in the day to day, running a business from home and then you add a global pandemic on top of it and I needed a “reset.”
Stuck inside more than usual? I’ve got some printable coloring pages you might like.
You’re probably like me, weeks into this global COVID19 pandemic and you’re stuck at home, maybe with kiddos and the ideas of how to keep us entertained has diminished. Really though, how are you filing your days? Well early on I knew I needed a few things to keep me sane during our Washington “stay at home” mandate and I’m sharing a few of these things with you… like the printable coloring pages I made!
It's been a while... late night thoughts from the studio
Did you know that I started blogging way back in 2012, I was only a few years into marriage. We had moved to Montana and I was going to school to be an interior designer. So much is different now, but at the same time some thing are awfully the same… still living small, still plant obsessed, still creating, still typing out words
Let the Holiday's Begin! Hand Painted Ornaments are back
Last year on a whim I decided to add Hand Painted Ornaments to my list of holiday items. I spent many late nights experimenting and just having fun creating. Working on a new surface and deciding how to design each one left me so full of inspiration that when this year rolled around bringing back these ornaments were top of the list!