Beautiful Messes

May 26, 2023June 5, 2023

Somehow, in this season of life, painting is a major source of peace. Yet, ironically, I still have to muster up the inspiration and motivation to sit down and do it. I’m telling you, a

Another book in the books.

January 27, 2022August 2, 2022

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

Messy Desk update

December 14, 2021

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

Messy Desk Update

September 13, 2021

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

A beautiful mess of a year, in art

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020

It’s funny, ironic, or just makes me go hmmm. But, after I had Levi, my art took on a whole new meaning, and it definitely changed and grew. I was stuck at home and it

Dahlias after some rain. Wow, these nuggets are photogenic. Somehow, when researching the farms that sell Dahlias at Pike Place Market, I stumbled on a link to a place called The Dahlia Barn. This then

A Big One

April 22, 2020

So, a few weeks ago I taped a big ‘ol 22 x 30-inch piece of watercolor paper to my desk. I’d been staring at this blank piece of paper for almost 6 months, mainly because

Scenes from Sayulita

February 11, 2020June 5, 2020

Ohh Sayulita. We’ve been here for a week now and this place has my kind of inspiration everywhere: Fun waves, good food, colors, glorious colors everywhere, murals, unique artistic touches and a bohemian vibe that

Colors for the Grey

January 19, 2020January 19, 2020

Seattle’s been really dark and grey, which means there’s a great excuse to sit yer bum down and paint some colorful warn destinations. Ohhh yeah buddy. I had a feeling the juxtaposition of climates I’m

I decided to take the whole

August 29, 2018December 12, 2018

I decided to take the whole shell painting thing quite literally. Turns out the porous and chalky looking shells absorb watercolors really well. So, I grabbed a brush, some paint, and water, then messed around with

Perks of moving somewhere cold =

February 11, 2017December 12, 2018

Perks of moving somewhere cold = excuses to splurge on chunky knits that some might deem impractical, yet I think are totally necessary. Chunky knit beanie and bright orange cropped bell sleeve sweater. I bought

Summer Solstice

June 21, 2016December 12, 2018

In honor of Summer Solstice, and all the times that people have written me saying this site is their daily dose of bright, colorful, sunshine…here’s a hefty dose of colorful, bright, happy pics. That get