A peek inside my studio, my sketchbook, and my art practice.
Behind the scenes
Pink: The color everyone loves to hate
I used to hate the color pink. After I learned its history, and remembered how I loved it as a kid, I began to love it. Here's to the color that represents vulnerability, power, and love, and why that used to scare me.
Beach Sketching with Watercolor
I often sketch and paint at the Oregon Coast - including beach scenes, rocky cliffs, birds and plants. In this post, I'll share my top beach sketching subjects, what supplies I pack in my watercolor sketch kit, and tips for how to sketch outside.
Top 5 Art Instruction Books
I love to learn, and I love books! That’s why I am sharing my top picks for art learning books for adults. Topics include: sketching, pen and ink, lettering and calligraphy, watercolor, and art business. Include links to purchase.
F-Cancer.
This design is for anyone affected by cancer, who needs some encouragement. I made this for all the cancer fighters, caregivers, family members, friend and healthcare workers helping us through the crap-tastic journey that is cancer.
Available as a blank notecard from my shop for purchase, and at wholesale pricing at my shop on Faire.
Painting Plants
I was a gardener for 20 years before I started drawing and painting plants. Now, I know these plants so much better. Learn tips and methods for how to sketch plants and natural landscapes in ink and watercolor, and see some of my favorite botanical illustration sketches.
Project planning tips for creatives
In this post, I share my top five tips for planning a creative project for success, based on my 20+ years of experience as a project project manager.
For the love of sketching
I love to sketch outside! In this post, I share my top five tips for creating a plein air watercolor sketchbook habit you can stick with, and a free supply list.
Making ink from plants
I am infatuated with ink. Some people collect baseball cards or figurines. I collect ink. Recently, I learned how to make it myself. And now, I am sharing it with you!
Finding calligraphy, finding myself
In this post, I share how I fell in love with calligraphy one dark and stormy night. Includes calligraphy learning resources for beginners.
The Neurotransmitter Constellations
The story behind my Neurotransmitter Constellations collection. Topics: love, family, anxiety, chronic illness, and the following of dreams despite it all.
Unfurling: Five tips for starting art school in your 40’s or better
The story of how I decided to go to art school in my mid-40’s, and five tips from my experience.
Finding beauty in the mundane
How I learned to find, an create, beauty everywhere. Even in my pantry. Includes tips for incorporating calligraphy practice into everyday objects around the home, and links to my coaching and custom design services.