Purchase the Big Monster Picture Book here. Purchase the Big Monster Coloring Book here. ……. I am thrilled to finally share my new books with you :: The Big Monster Coloring Book and Picture Book! This has been one of those dreams I’ve been waiting to materialize for SO long. And, I have to say, creating these new books was a big reminder to let... Continue reading
Endings And Beginnings. 9×12″ On paper. Available here. Click here to see the original paintings available in my online shop. ………. Lately I have been painting portraits. I wanted to try and create a series of self-portraits. I’ve been really drawn to features, expressions and faces in particular, so I intended the face in this piece to really stand out. Since this was a new... Continue reading
With Grace, Stand Strong. 20 x 24″ on canvas with 1″ deep sides. (SOLD). Click here to see original paintings that are available. …….. This was one of those paintings that I had to step away from before I ruined it. I love painting big. I can get my entire body into the process and really splash paint around. But I always feel I need... Continue reading
As we are putting the finishing touches on my picture book, I thought I’d share with you a bit about how it all began. I came up with the story while taking a bath in Texas. At the same time, I’d been sketching all of these whimsical characters with stabilo pencil. I was staying at a place on the ground floor, and everyone else in... Continue reading
This time of year always gets me thinking about the changes I’d like to make in the new year. One of the things I’ve worked really hard to achieve this year is making more time to create. This has given me the chance to work on projects that are super close to my heart like my new picture book (coming in November 2015). To celebrate... Continue reading
Befriend Even The Dragons. 9 x 12″ On Paper. (SOLD). More originals available here. ………. I love using paper napkins for layers in my paintings. This is one of the painting projects in my online class. Painting For The Heart – A Mini Course. I started with layers of inks, acrylics, paint pens and pastel on bristol paper to create the background. From there, the... Continue reading
Be Blissful. 6 x 6″ on aquabord. Click here to see the original paintings available in my shop. ……….. Lately, I could easily stop myself from painting. All it takes is a frustrating start, especially when I’m trying something new. It can get overwhelming. That’s when I go back to my bliss. I think about what it was I was having the most fun with... Continue reading
GLADDENING OF THE HEART. 10 x 10″ on wood. (SOLD). Click here to see the originals available in my shop. …… To keep creative, I always need to follow whatever it is that is inspiring me. And, sometimes, that means painting what comes easiest. For this owl, I started out trying hard to paint something different. That just made me hate the creative process, so... Continue reading
Click here to see the Original Paintings that are available in my shop. ………… It has been so incredible to see all of the artwork and positive community emerging in my Painting For The Heart class. If you’d like to join us, Painting For The Heart is now available as an instant access class, so all of the projects are waiting for you when you... Continue reading
When I started my children’s picture book I had it in mind that I would create a series of sketches and mixed media paintings. But I had no idea how to make those pieces work as a picture book. It has taken a lot of trying and retrying, but I am having so much fun with these new paintings. Continue reading
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