Holy moly, I didn’t realize how long it’s been since I’ve done a post about my art. Guess that’s what happens when life throws you curveballs, and painting is one of the things that keeps
Hello from Michigan.
So, we moved to Michigan. As much as I’d like to say I’m making the most of it and staying positive, it’s been tough. And still is. Within the span of a few days, I
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Final Florida journal scribbles.
Well, I had to say goodbye to my best four-legged friend, then to life at the beach in a matter of a few days. Life’s been heavy, full of random ugly cries, a bit of
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Saying goodbye to my Kili pup
Dear Kili, We had so many talks. A lot with words, but most with actions. Smiles, tail wagging, acting silly, or deep sighs when we’d lie down to relax. But the last conversation was the
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Sunwashed bandanas
So, I was working on a design project for a client that involved bandanas and designing a bandana print. Well, after working on it, I had a major a-ha moment. Why don’t I try to
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The Latest Shell Art
I’ve been painting shells and figuring out new ways to paint them for about 8 years. I think something finally clicked. Not that it isn’t still a totally trial-and-error type of deal, but also figuring
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Pre Summer Style Nuggets
Ohh summer. You’re right around the corner, and I’m anxiously awaiting your arrival at the crosswalk. I’m also already sweating in the humidity and absolutely loving it. Links and more info are below, because I
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Pier For The Blues
If you ever find yourself near Navarre Beach, Florida, I highly suggest paying the $1 fee to take a walk on the fishing pier. If you happen to be there on a calm, sunny, green-flag
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Rad moments amongst the blur.
Life’s been a bit of a blur this past month. Or has it been two? I can’t even keep track. There’s a valid reason, and I’ll get that in another post soon. But in the
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A new take on a big floral
Well, since I can’t really paint murals as a watercolor artist (no matter how much sealant I use, I think it’s a losing battle to the elements), I can always do a painting of someone
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Free to sweat colorfully
Most of my workout gear is gray, black, or navy, and smells a little musty. It channels my inner Rocky Balboa, and I don’t really go for style points when breaking a sweat, but
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Scribbled thoughts
Here are a few pages from the travels with me, fill it up with random scribbled thoughts, journal dealio. Love filling up this thing. Love the backdrop even more. I realized these are all pretty
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Felt cool in some layers. Remembered to share.
I lose track of “felt cool, let’s take a pic of this” pics rather easily. I usually post them on Instagram stories, where they vanish into the unknown after a day. Or, they just sit
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When rejection turns into a revelation
I set a new personal record this past year. Not for anything worth bragging about, though. I lost count of the times I was rejected, scammed, ghosted, and psyched myself out of taking a baby
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My Yearly Skincare Awards
Skincare posts. I get it. It’s a cause for so many eye rolls whenever someone talks about their skincare routine. But in my case, I’m 45, my skin feels freaking fantastic, is hydrated, calm, and