We’ve just moved to the countryside!  It has been a dream of ours for sometime to have land in the country. We have been taking weekend motorcycle rides out of the city for years, always admiring the rolling hills and sunset views.  Last year, we started seriously searching for a place. And a few weeks ago, we finally set roots in our new home… on... Continue reading

Prints, Tote Bags, Pillows and More are available in my Society 6 shop. ……… Sometimes I get so frustrated with a painting, I just want to cover it all up. I know I should walk away or start something new, but I just want to get it right. It helps to remember that the trying & trying until I reach frustration is just part of... Continue reading

COURAGEOUS DREAMER. 11×14″ on paper. See the originals available in my shop here. ………. 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 (which is now available as a self-paced, instant access online class). To create this piece, I had so much fun going back to some of... Continue reading

Find my coloring books here. …… One of my favorite things to do is to create art with others. I always find it takes the serious-ness out of painting, so I automatically feel more free. Recently, I spent an evening coloring with my sister-in-law and nephews. I brought along a few of my coloring books and they took out all of their art supplies… baskets... Continue reading

Departure. 9 x 12″ on Paper. Click here to visit my shop. ……… Lately, I’ve been admiring portraits. And whenever I notice myself attracted to something again and again, I find a way to incorporate it into my artwork. I noticed I’d specifically been admiring very realistic Renaissance portraits. I was attracted to the captured moment. The idea that someone had been trapped in time.... Continue reading

Lately, I’ve really been pushing my art in new directions and taking risks. I don’t normally create paintings inspired by portrait photos, but I was super inspired by a recent art challenge. I created three portraits inspired by a photo. The process completely pushed me in a new direction. It helped me see my artwork and my process in a new way. What I loved... Continue reading

It has been so incredible to see all of the artwork and positive community emerging in my Wild And Free Painting class. If you’d like to join us, Wild And Free Painting is now available as an instant access class. To celebrate YOU continuing to be creative and inspired, I’m offering a sale on my popular Bliss – Mixed Media On The Go online workshop.... Continue reading