The Studio Journal
Bringing My Two Loves Together: Charcoal & Oils
An idea struck, and I had to make it happen—combining the raw energy of charcoal with the bold richness of oils. The result? A fusion of control and chaos that...
Bringing My Two Loves Together: Charcoal & Oils
An idea struck, and I had to make it happen—combining the raw energy of charcoal with the bold richness of oils. The result? A fusion of control and chaos that...
The Artist’s Guilt: Why Not Making Art Feels So...
I read something from Elli Milan this morning that hit me hard: “Hot and cold are better than lukewarm.” As a creative, there’s an expectation—spoken or unspoken—that we should always...
The Artist’s Guilt: Why Not Making Art Feels So...
I read something from Elli Milan this morning that hit me hard: “Hot and cold are better than lukewarm.” As a creative, there’s an expectation—spoken or unspoken—that we should always...
Did You Catch Me on PBS last month?
Did you catch me on PBS this week? I was featured on Northwest Profiles, marking my second time on PBS—I was also on Everyday Northwest a couple of years ago....
Did You Catch Me on PBS last month?
Did you catch me on PBS this week? I was featured on Northwest Profiles, marking my second time on PBS—I was also on Everyday Northwest a couple of years ago....
How a Trip to Montana Led to a Creative Breakth...
A trip to Montana, a stubborn horse, and an unexpected creative breakthrough—this retreat at Erik’s Ranch reignited my inspiration in ways I never expected. From watching bison in Yellowstone to...
How a Trip to Montana Led to a Creative Breakth...
A trip to Montana, a stubborn horse, and an unexpected creative breakthrough—this retreat at Erik’s Ranch reignited my inspiration in ways I never expected. From watching bison in Yellowstone to...
Wild-Eyed Woman: Emerging from the Canvas
Some paintings feel like a slow revelation—figures that don’t simply appear but must be coaxed from the layers, uncovered rather than placed. Wild-Eyed Woman (working title) is one of those...
Wild-Eyed Woman: Emerging from the Canvas
Some paintings feel like a slow revelation—figures that don’t simply appear but must be coaxed from the layers, uncovered rather than placed. Wild-Eyed Woman (working title) is one of those...
Standing Strong: My First Oil Painting Experien...
My first oil painting journey led me straight to the powerful presence of a bison—strong, resilient, and full of character. Stepping into oils was both thrilling and challenging, but I...
Standing Strong: My First Oil Painting Experien...
My first oil painting journey led me straight to the powerful presence of a bison—strong, resilient, and full of character. Stepping into oils was both thrilling and challenging, but I...