Got a newly-unfurling artist in your life? Get them the gift of high-quality art supplies and learning tools that will inspire them to keep creating. In this post, I share my favorite art supplies that I recommend for adult learners of watercolor, calligraphy and hand-lettering, drawing, and ink.

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.

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.

My recommendations for art supply shops and creative inspiration from my recent trip to Japan, plus travel sketching spots not to miss. Includes: Tokyo, Kyoto, Ise-Shima, and Osaka.

For the past several years, I have been exploring my relationship with my inner dialog, a voice that is oftentimes more critical than supportive. Can you relate?

The story behind my Neurotransmitter Constellations collection. Created in liquid watercolor, handmade oak gall ink, and hand-lettered calligraphy. Topics: love, family, anxiety, chronic illness, and the following of dreams despite it all.

The story of how I decided to go to art school in my mid-40’s, and five tips from my experience.