Looking for my latest writing? I now publish weekly essays on Substack: Living the Way of the Happy Painter. Read or subscribe here → I’m sitting in my garden watching a swallowtail butterfly circling the lilies around my deck. I’ve got my cup of black coffee steaming beside me along with my sketchbook. It all reminds me to breathe. These are the small moments I... Continue reading

Looking for my latest writing? I now publish weekly essays on Substack: Living the Way of the Happy Painter. Read or subscribe here → It was just a napkin. One I tucked into my art supply box before heading to Spring Green, Wisconsin, to lead my recent painting retreat. But not just any napkin. This one had soft pinks and greens and golden butterflies dancing... Continue reading

Lately, art has been my way home. Whether I’m tangled in perfectionism, drifting toward burnout, or simply longing for a breath of fresh color, painting always guides me back to joy. I’m Juliette — artist, author, and mentor. For over 15 years, I’ve painted thousands of pieces, grown a community of collectors, and guided artists on their creative journeys through my courses, books, and retreats.... Continue reading

Looking for my latest writing? I now publish weekly essays on Substack: Living the Way of the Happy Painter. Read or subscribe here → Right now, I’m sitting in my studio, watching the breeze move through the pine trees. The cosmos and lilies are in full bloom—like a rainbow. Cardinals are singing, and I’ve just put away the last of my art supplies from last... Continue reading

Looking for my latest writing? I now publish weekly essays on Substack: Living the Way of the Happy Painter. Read or subscribe here → It was early evening when I stepped off the train and made my way toward the château in the beautiful Loire Valley of France. I had spent three nights in Paris, but this was different. The air felt softer here. Roses... Continue reading

Looking for my latest writing? I now publish weekly essays on Substack: Living the Way of the Happy Painter. Read or subscribe here → What grounds you when you’re not sure where to begin? That was the question I didn’t know I was asking when I returned from leading my retreat in France. I arrived home feeling grateful and inspired — but also full. What... Continue reading

Looking for my latest writing? I now publish weekly essays on Substack: Living the Way of the Happy Painter. Read or subscribe here → Last week, I felt stuck. I had a newsletter to write. Paintings to finish. Zoom meetings to attend. But instead of feeling inspired, I felt… off. Heavy, unmotivated. Not sad exactly, just… distant from myself. I sat at my desk, opened... Continue reading

Looking for my latest writing? I now publish weekly essays on Substack: Living the Way of the Happy Painter. Read or subscribe here → Hi Friends, I’m so excited for my Painting Retreat in Wisconsin at the beautiful Octagon Barn next weekend! There are just a few spots left ❤️ July 19 & 20. Get all the details here. I’ve been reviewing my past paintings to choose... Continue reading

Looking for my latest writing? I now publish weekly essays on Substack: Living the Way of the Happy Painter. Read or subscribe here → It’s been three weeks since I returned home from my art retreat in France. While I’m still catching up on sleep and filling pages in my sketchbook, there’s one moment I keep coming back to — a moment that wasn’t in... Continue reading