Lately, I’ve been getting out my watercolors and painting in my sketchbook – it’s all about play, which helps me let go so I can keep my paintings loose. After a few beautiful mistakes and a little loosening up with color, my creativity blooms just like the flowers in my garden. It always seems that whenever I allow myself to have fun, my paintings come... Continue reading

I am excited to invite you to come paint with me near my home in Wisconsin! This in-person workshop will be held at the beautiful Octagon Barn in southwestern Wisconsin on August 3 and 4 ❤️ You’ll be able to sign up for a single day, or choose both days. No art experience is necessary! There are limited spaces, so if you’d love to come... Continue reading

I’ve been working on all sorts of new paintings at once in my studio. This really helps me stay in the flow! My recent paintings all begin with color inspiration from my garden. Whether it’s the golden centers of daisies, the hot pink peonies, or the bluest sky, my work begins and ends with color. I keep adding layers until they transform into a radiance... Continue reading

I’m so excited to be hosting a painting retreat in France! And I’d love for YOU to come with me! Dates for the retreat are May 12 – 19, 2025. The retreat is limited to 16 guests. The small number of guests ensures more connection and quality one on one time with you! Learn More Here ❤️ I’ve partnered with renowned destination art travel company... Continue reading

I’ve been working with my 1-1 coaching clients these last few weeks, and many have asked about how I started as a full-time artist, so I thought I’d share a bit about my journey and how creativity has been healing (and calming) for me. If you’ve been following my creative journey for a while, you know that I quit doing art after college. As I... Continue reading

I’ve just finished recording a video to share more details with you about my upcoming retreat in France! Sign up for the waitlist by clicking here. As I’ve mentioned, planning this retreat has been a dream. But recording a video of me talking to a camera is not easy… I just might put together a blooper reel for you. It all reminded me of my... Continue reading

In case you missed it, I’m so excited to let you know that I am teaching a painting retreat in FRANCE! I expect this to fill quickly, so if you’d love to come paint and play together sign up for the waitlist by clicking here. It’s a dream to share this beautiful experience with a group of wonderful creatives! I paint a lot (usually every... Continue reading

I’m so excited to let you know that I am teaching a painting retreat in FRANCE! France has been on my list of places to visit for years and it is a dream to be able to share it with a group of wonderful creatives! The retreat will be held at a gorgeous chateau in the Loire Valley, France in May 2025 ❤️ I expect... Continue reading

It’s back to beautiful springtime here in Wisconsin, so I’ve been painting outside in the grass, surrounded by the first spring flowers and the cheerful chirping of robins in the pine trees. For so many years, I can hardly believe that I hid my creativity away and stopped painting. Now that I’ve been painting full-time for more than fifteen years, I do whatever it takes... Continue reading