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This year I will be expanding my collection of beach-inspired landscape paintings. A couple are already in the works, and I can't wait to s

We've been under "Stay at Home" orders for 60 days now, and I want to record some of what I'm experiencing. What I'm enjoying right now i...

Last week we lost a member of our extended family to COVID-19. While I wasn’t very close to this person, I’m still feeling the loss. The ...

We have been self-quarantined for 31 days now due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Where I live we are still able to safely get outdoors for w...

Art can take on so many forms. There's the traditional framed painting on the wall, or the handmade pottery vase holding a bunch of flowe...

"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Edison Can we just come out and say that any creative endeavor...

I make art because I am in it for the work, for the process, to connect with the mystical muse of inspiration and allow it to flow

Can we talk about mindfulness? It has been shown to reduce stress, increase focus, and regulate emotions. Definitely something I can use ...

If a piece of art sparks something in you, that's a good sign. It's also a good sign if it intrigues you...

One of my favorite things to do is create a piece of art for a specific space. I love to look at the colors in a room, the style of furni...

Taking risks, making mistakes, letting go of the rules and allowing spontaneity to thrive.

One of my favorite things to do is create a piece of art for a specific space. When I was taking fine art classes in college, I actually ...

My painting process has always involved a lot of layering. Now more than ever, I am enjoying the possibilities brought by my layering tec...

Here's a look at some of my newest work and one of the images that that inspired it.

Making abstract art is like going on an adventure. There is very little planning up front and a whole lot of trusting the process. I migh...

When I look at a piece of art, I love seeing the brushstrokes and slightly imperfect lines. It reminds me that a human being made the wor...

After spending the past nine months focused on botanical art, especially my beloved poppies, I've felt things shift this fall. So I am em...

It is so much fun to see the likes and comments piling up on social media! It's an instant pleasure shot to the brain, but I often catch ...

These days, every Home Goods and Target store is loaded with cheap reproductions of art on canvas. Why spend the extra money on original ...

I get asked this question all the time. What led me to paint so many poppies, in so many colors, in so many different ways? Well, I love ...