The Studio Journal
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...
Falling for Oils: My First Two Paintings in a W...
You know that feeling when you try something new and instantly fall head over heels—even if you have no idea what you're doing? That was me this week with oil...
Falling for Oils: My First Two Paintings in a W...
You know that feeling when you try something new and instantly fall head over heels—even if you have no idea what you're doing? That was me this week with oil...