Bloom and Flow: She is a Beautiful Mess

She is a Beautiful Mess WAtercolor painting in the art journal

Last week, I did a massive overhaul of my studio office. It was much needed. I had products for my store everywhere, new paintings and projects in progress, studio lights, stuff… just stuff everywhere.
And then… I squirreled… you know what I mean. SQUIRRELED and found her.

Sketchbook Inspiration | Week Oct 1 – 7

Colors of Fall Flowers

We are flying right into October, yes? Wowsa! It was a super fun week creating in the sketchbook. This week’s blooms were pink. Just pink with a little side of pink. Oh, and green.

Bloom and Flow: Don’t Just Fly SOAR

Don't Just Fly Soar Art

Today, I want to talk about what it feels like to FLY. Not the airplane kind, but the kind where you are moving at light speed in so many directions you feel a bit out of control, and can’t seem to get your feet on the ground. Know this feeling? Who’s with me?

Sketchbook Inspiration | Week Sep 24-30

Flowers Everywhere

This week’s blooms were loose and free and I was practicing quite a bit with my new triangle brush which I am very, very, very obsessed with right now. It just gives me so much more control over the different kinds of strokes I want to achieve for creating flowers and blooms.

Bloom and Flow: Hello Soul

I painted this in my sketchbook because I am starting to feel at peace in several areas of my life. The light is getting through. And I'm wholeheartedly inspired.

Weekend Inspiration: In my opinion, one of the most spiritual, self-care, healing things you can do to keep your spirit alive and your soul moving forward is to find your people. Your tribe. Your friends. You know… the ones that hear you, hold you up, listen and don’t judge. Hello Soul, we need you.

Bloom and Flow: You are Free to Fly

I was inspired to illustrate this sentiment after reading Beth Kempton's new book "Freedom Seeker." A must read for flying.

Weekend Inspiration: How a conversation with a friend and finishing a new book inspired this new illustration. You are free to fly is a reminder to us all.

Sketchbook Inspiration | Week Sep 3 – 9

Water your Roots So Your Soul Can Blossom

This week I was inspired by the cooler temps and the promise that fall is coming. Crimson and rust colors mixed with luscious pinks are the star of the show in the sketchbook this week.

Bloom and Flow: Courage Dear Heart

Courage Dear Heart

Weekend Inspiration: There has been so much going on in the world, close to home, in the forecast (be gentle IRMA) and in communities across the country lately that it I find myself looking for moments of goodness and grace. Yes? Who’s with me?