I don’t like to be busy, say I’ve been busy, or glorify business at all…except for when it comes to painting. I’ve been busy creating and it feels incredible – Textile designs for (some rather
The latest from the super messy desk
Well, after the recent move, my desk is so messy and cluttered that I can’t really paint on it. I just migrated to the kitchen table and then take any photos on a blank canvas
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Weekly tear-off planners are here and they’re pretty sweet.
Fun fact: I’ve been using a little weekly tear-off planner as a source of weekly mental organization and inspiration for the past eight years or so. I loved that thing. Well, it was time for
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Another book in the books.
It took a few years, but I recently filled up another watercolor book. Important fact: I 112% owe my career today as an artist, getting back into art, and lots of stuff I’ve learned in
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Messy Desk update
It’s been quite the year for the messy desk, and here are the past few paintings that surfaced among the splatters of paint. Yes, I’m definitely kicking myself for juuuuust now doing one filled with
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Golden hour goods
Ok, it feels weird posting about a product I made again, but then I saw these pics that I took in my scarves down in Mexico, and well…These things are special. If you own one,
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Colorful Messy Sunshine for 2022
So, last year I made a calendar for 2021 using a bunch of my watercolors. It was fun, colorful, imperfect…and sold out a few times. The thing is, I don’t think I ever did a
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Written Out
I spent so much time doodling on my tablet yesterday that I gave myself an unprecedented gnarly one-sided headache. Note to self: posture is important, and being hunched over a coffee table while leaning to
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Scarf one up
Well, I figured I’d make another scarf for y’all. It’s of my Above the Set Watercolor, and it turned out to be rather gorgeous. And soft. And makes me ohhhh so content because it kind
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Messy Desk Update
Well, I’ve been slacking a bit in the art department. Not that ideas aren’t there, it’s just I know the sunny gorgeous days up here in Washington are coming to an end, and I’ve been
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Watercolor Shells
I’ve seen quite a few artists and seashell art that makes me go, yowza that’s a brilliant idea ( Like these beauties by Cara Rosalie Olsen) . The key is this: you leave the front
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Goldfish Kiss Scarves. It’s a wrap.
So, when I did my first BIG floral watercolor last year, I had an immediate a-ha moment. I thought these suckers would make a GREAT scarf. So, I did some research, even had a meeting,
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Smile
It’s hard not to smile when you’re at the beach. …and also have your heartbreak a little when you have to leave. But also feel refreshed, grateful and inspired. Just got back from a surf
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Coco Moon Coconut Coast
I’ve absolutely adored working with Coco Moon Hawaii over the years, and seeing the cutest kiddos swaddled, toddling, and just loving life in prints I’ve designed gives my soul permagrin. Plus, Amber, the owner
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Yay Art
Ohhh painting. Aside from staring at the blank pieces of paper for a few days before finally getting the confidence to do the first brushstroke, it’s been a blast. Once those first brush strokes bust