Lately I’ve been working on a new series of paintings that are taking me in a completely new direction. I am exploring more portraits and more specifically characters you might find in fairy tales. This series of paintings started as a continuation of my Flower Girl series, but soon these paintings filled with ethereal layers and primary colors that just remind me of seeing the... Continue reading

*update: the giveaway has ended. Dot Trimble you are the winner… Congratulations! A HUGE thank you to everyone for all of your kind words, enthusiasm and support for my new online workshop Business for Creatives. I am so excited to get started! We have such an incredible group already. The sale spaces are more than half filled (use code: CREATE). 6 Month Payment Plans are... Continue reading

In every painting there are so many layers and mistakes underneath the finished piece. Sometimes I hate just showing you the final painting because there are always so many layers. I wish I could share all of the false starts and mistakes too. So often I get to a point where I’ve repainted a face five times, so I give up. I let it go.... Continue reading

Whenever I need a little bliss, I paint in my sketchbook. It helps me to let go and feel free. The weather has been so beautiful here in Wisconsin (and still warm), so I’ve been able to get outside with my sketchbook and favorite art supplies — oil paintsticks, watercolors, pastels, pencil and pen. I usually start with a loose layer of watercolors – scribbling... Continue reading

I had so much fun creating the last batch of commissioned paintings, that I thought I’d offer a few more personalized paintings – just for the holidays! I’m offering 10 Commissioned Paintings with your choice of colors and background… inspired by one of these animal paintings (in the grid above). Here are the details: * Small // 13×16″ or 13×13″ // $950 * Medium //... Continue reading

I am thrilled to finally share my new coloring book with you! 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. And coloring together, is really the perfect thing. A lot of people have been using these pages for art journaling too… which is something I... Continue reading

The EARLY, Early Bird Spaces for Business For Creatives are nearly sold out. Thank you to everyone who has already registered! There is such an amazing group already. I’m so excited to share my business knowledge with you and help you along the path to turning your creativity into a business! Sign up for EARLY Early Bird registration at $199 (use code PASSION)… after that,... Continue reading

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! I am so crazy excited for my new online course BUSINESS FOR CREATIVES – Sell Your Art & Share Your Passion where I share all I’ve learned about being a full time artist and entrepreneur. This class has been in the making for quite some time… it’s all about finding ways to share the joy of what you’re creating with others. I’ve been... Continue reading