So often I get stuck with my paintings. I’d been feeling really impatient with my paintings. I felt that if I didn’t finish a piece within a few days, the time that I had spent creating was not worthwhile. My paintings always take lots of layers before I can get to anything I like and really let go. But I started to find that I was... Continue reading
My new studio is finally finished! We moved into our new home last year with 10 acres of pine woods and a detached garage that had an unfinished loft space above – perfect for a studio. Over the spring and summer my husband Brian and I worked on the construction of the interior and I cannot even say how exciting it has been to move... Continue reading
Lately I’ve been going back to painting owls. For awhile I had been creating these very renaissance-style portraits with soft, realistic faces and incredible hair. I enjoyed that I could make them look very human, but still full of magic and color. While I still adore creating these flower girls, I found that these paintings were missing something. After countless attempts in the studio, many... Continue reading
I used to be afraid to stand out. When I was in first grade the teacher tried to teach our class about proportions by dividing us into groups, based on certain characteristics. For me, it was easy when she lined up everyone who was wearing blue on one side, red on the other, and neither blue nor red in the middle. No problem. But what... Continue reading
Everyone always asks how I developed my artistic style. I have to say, style was nothing I intentionally developed. It was just the thing that happened when I painted every day. Most often I can look at a finished painting and see that it perfectly reflects who I am in that moment… all of the quirkiness and emotion I sometimes wish I could hide. But... Continue reading
Prints, Books and Originals Available in my shop. …… I’m most inspired by nature and the feelings, emotions and stories I see around me, every day. That’s why it’s so important for me to make sure I take time, each day, to find that inspiration. In the summertime it seems easier to be inspired. My inspirations can come from something as small as a walk... Continue reading
I’m so excited to announce Early Bird Registration is now open for the upcoming session of Bliss Mixed Media Painting where we’ll be painting lots of whimsical animals, abstract portraits and so much more. Find More Details, Read Testimonials and Register Here. In this online painting class, I share many different mixed media projects that cover a variety of techniques and characters so you can... Continue reading
In every painting, there’s an ugly stage. I hit a creative block where I assume my artwork is no good and that I can’t paint anymore. I’ve realized I reach this stage in every painting. Remembering that these blocks are just a part of my process has helped me to not be so hard on myself each time they happen. Then I can stop the... Continue reading
I hope you enjoy this video… it’s a snip-it from one of the painting projects I share in Wild And Free Painting – A Mini Course. To create this piece, I had so much fun going back to some of my favorite drawing supplies and techniques. I scribbled with chalk pastels, charcoal and pencil to create a soft look like clouds. Lions are a symbol... Continue reading
I often get petrified whenever I have to share new creative work. A few years ago I had just finished writing a middle-grade fantasy novel. When I wrote it, I hadn’t painted for fifteen years. I had no idea that I’d now be a full-time artist and entrepreneur. I had just joined the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and attended their spring conference,... Continue reading
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