a few weeks ago i took time to hide out in a cabin in the woods and paint and write. it was a perfect time to really focus on some big projects i’m REALLY excited about. if you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know i’ve been writing a memoir to document my life as an artist this year. at first i was being... Continue reading
photo by christine a crane (my mom) i just love going through old polaroids. the other day i was searching for photos of my first bmx bike to feature in a CREATIVE SUGAR post and i came across all of these incredible polaroids like this one that my mom snapped ages ago. i was just so blown away by the perspective and that gorgeous view! photo by christine... Continue reading
Walks in the park, baking 5 varieties of crackers and running a taste-test for our favorites, (seasalt, rosemary, sunflower seed, sesame, and plain…we had a tie between sunflower & rosemary) chasing butterflies, finding that i have trumpet flowers growing in my garden (i’ve wanted them for ages and they were there all along, but had never bloomed in four years), stepping outside and cutting fresh herbs... Continue reading
I started my weekly blog series CREATIVE SUGAR to promote positivity and provide a platform for everyone to share their unique stories, knowledge and experiences, showcasing the beauty, connection, and inspiration that exists in our every day. Every Tuesday I’ll feature someone new from around the world. ………………………………… This week on CREATIVE SUGAR, I’m delighted to share inspiration from Kecia Deveney of Lemoncholy’s Studio (the Jersey Shore, US). What’s the greatest advice you’ve... Continue reading
WILLOW. Prints available in my etsy shop. Contact me if you’re interested in the original painting. i’m so excited that my HOW TO PAINT A GIRL painting class is now available as a self-study, instant access online workshop! REGISTER HERE! so many people have said they just don’t get enough time to create. my hope is that with these self-study classes, you’ll have plenty of... Continue reading
Slow mornings with coffee and brioche, the first bell pepper in the garden, afternoons reading by the pool, paintings in-progress, purple and green, hopscotch 8s made into aliens, and time at the lake. What have you been enjoying lately? ……………………. ps. i’m so excited that my HOW TO PAINT A GIRL online painting class will soon be available as a self-paced, instant-access course! my HOW TO... Continue reading
I started my weekly blog series CREATIVE SUGAR to promote positivity and provide a platform for everyone to share their unique stories, knowledge and experiences, showcasing the beauty, connection, and inspiration that exists in our every day. As soon as I started CREATIVE SUGAR, I knew I wanted to introduce you to Toan Lam and the really wonderful and important work he’s doing! Toan and I were introduced... Continue reading
last week, we visited the home of some very good friends. they brought out giant slices of watermelon and we enjoyed them in the backyard. it reminded me that nothing can feel more like summertime! so brian and i picked up a watermelon and froze half of the slices. then the next morning we made our version of a watermelon granita! it’s perfect for a... Continue reading
THE SEEKER. Prints available in my etsy shop.Contact me if you’re interested in the original painting. this painting went through, i think, the most layers that any painting i’ve ever created has gone through…and if you’ve seen my start to finish painting photos, you know that’s really saying a lot. i really don’t hold much back during the creative process. i know that if i don’t like something... Continue reading
enjoying breakfasts outside, painting with my nephews, red velvet lilies, lettuce wraps (with greens from the garden, soy sauce marinated radishes, rice noodles and walnuts), red doors, flowers that look like lace, salads with blueberries (and gorgonzola cheese, pea shoots and raw almonds), and new art supplies! i can’t wait to try out all of these new colors…i’ll let you know my favorites! …………………………… Join... Continue reading
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