since i’ve been sharing with you so many start to finish paintings, i thought it would be fun for you to see the start to finish of a painting by one of my favorite artist’s, kelly barton! each piece begins with a sketch…pssst…i have ooddles of sketch books full of them. the backgrounds are filled with playful papers and colors. pinks, whites, blues and greens... Continue reading
lately i’ve been painting a lot of girls with red hair again. it’s what i started out with for most of my characters and it feels like the perfect time to go back to it. yet, i can’t always seem to get these girls right. this red head started out all mysterious…almost as if she’s coming straight out of the graveyard book by neil gaiman. ... Continue reading
remember me. prints available in my etsy shop. i created this little owl as a reminder to myself to keep playing and remember what i loved most as a child. this owl started out with lots of pink. i just had fun playing with layers in the background. i wanted to have my owl just peeking out from the side…full of wonder as if he... Continue reading
lately whenever i paint, i just have to paint whimsical girls again! i’m always in love with their faces, but can’t seem to get their scene right. i’m playing a lot with color and ambiguity, so it will be fun to see how what i’m learning in flora bowley’s class at the do what you love retreat effects this painting when i get home. because... Continue reading
let the outside in. prints available in my etsy shop. well, i’m on my way to england for the do what you love retreat! but don’t worry, while i’m painting with flora bowley, i have lots of fun blog posts lined up for you…including a few paintings from start to finish! this painting, let the outside in, is one of my recent favorites. but it... Continue reading
i just can’t even say how happy all of these spring flowers make me! lately i’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed with finishing up projects and preparing to head to england for the do what you love retreat next week. it’s all nervousness and excitement at once! and a little stroll through the garden just does wonders! i’m so thrilled to find my little seedlings... Continue reading
i’ve been so busy these last few months preparing and hosting my very first How To Paint An Owl e-course… now that things wrapped up last week, i needed to take a bit of time to celebrate! and what better way to celebrate than with a little roadtrip! so we hopped in an RV and drove south! the weather was stormy, but it made for... Continue reading
we had so much fun coloring easter eggs out on the patio this year! at first i filled up lots of little containers with the normal vinegar, water and color set up. but we started to get a bit antsy waiting for our eggs to color up. so we added some vinegar to a bowl, swirled the egg around to coat it, and then swirled... Continue reading
finding a bit of peace and silence in the woods near my home. there’s just something about taking a walk and listening to the birds that makes all of my ideas and creativity flow. we’ve actually taken sleds down this staircase when it’s been covered in snow… and this blue before sunset is one of my absolute favorites. especially surrounded by the dark browns and... Continue reading
Since this is how I make my living, any and all mentions, links, and kind words about me, my classes, my books and my artwork are always appreciated. I thank you a million times over for your consideration and support. Painting has always been my passion and I am so very honored to be able to share my artwork and stories with you. It is... Continue reading
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