The morning air has been especially still lately, the kind of quiet that makes every birdsong feel a little more distinct. On my walks through Wisconsin’s Driftless Region, I often find myself looking upward—toward the trees, the changing sky, and the creatures that seem perfectly at home in this ancient landscape. The Driftless has always felt different to me. Because glaciers never swept across... Continue reading
I’ve been blissfully busy in the studio this week, and I’m excited to share a new owl painting with you. While painting Sparkle, I found myself thinking about the little things that bring me joy—the shimmer of sunlight across the ocean, raindrops resting on flower petals after a summer rain, the feeling that something magical is just around the corner. Tiny pieces of gold leaf... Continue reading
I hope you’re enjoying the beautiful weather. Currently, I’m in my backyard, listening to the birds and admiring the blooming lilac tree outside my studio. I love this time of year when spring bursts into summer. The rainbow of colors in the garden and the sky, especially at sunset, makes my heart sing and inspires my creativity in new ways. This past weekend we visited... Continue reading
Greetings from the studio… Today, you’re the first to see a new collection of paintings inspired by color. Every painting I create begins with many colorful layers. This part of the process feels playful and exhilarating, where I can set my intentions and experiment. It often takes trying again and again to reach the moment where I can finally let go and allow the painting to come together. I’m usually working... Continue reading
I can hardly believe it’s almost May! My flower gardens are just starting to bloom, and I’ve been painting in my studio with the doors wide open. I hope you’re enjoying the beautiful weather too. I’ve been working on all sorts of new paintings in my studio at once (there’s a video sneak peek below). This really helps me stay in the flow. My recent... Continue reading
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Tuscany Italy Art Retreat | May 3-10, 2027 I am beyond excited right now! My newest destination for my art retreats is HERE! I taught my art retreat with Uptrek in France last year and the reviews of the retreat have been incredible! I am so honored that I get to collaborate with them again for our next retreat in the dreamy... Continue reading
Tuscany Italy Art Retreat | May 3-10, 2027 Registration will open on Monday, April 13th @ 10am Central I’m so excited to share that I’ll be teaching a painting retreat in ITALY — next year! The retreat will be held at a gorgeous private estate in the sunlit hills of Tuscany, Italy — May 3-10 2027. I expect this to fill quickly, so if you’d love to come paint and... Continue reading
Looking for my latest writing? I now publish essays on Substack: Living the Way of the Happy Painter. Read or subscribe here → Today I’m sharing Protection of Peace — a large owl commission. Over the years, many of you have reached out about original paintings, commissions, and upcoming shows. To make it easier to share that side of my work more intentionally, I’ve created a Collector’s List for... Continue reading
Looking for my latest writing? I now publish essays on Substack: Living the Way of the Happy Painter. Read or subscribe here → I’m in the middle of painting a new collection of owl paintings, and as they slowly come into being, I’ve found myself thinking about a creative sabbatical I took last month. It was the kind of retreat that doesn’t look dramatic from... Continue reading
Looking for my latest writing? I now publish essays on Substack: Living the Way of the Happy Painter. Read or subscribe here → I’m writing to you today from my creative sabbatical at the beach in Florida, where I’ve just finished the first messy layers of six new paintings. As I mentioned, I’ve been painting dreamscapes, which has made me feel like a beginner all... Continue reading
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