This is a quick post inviting you to join me for a 4-day challenge I’m calling Destress December. In these four days, we will observe and...

You may have noticed from all of my recent paintings shared to social media that I’ve been on a coastal painting kick. I can’t seem to...

The Pacific Ocean and I were not quick to become friends. I met her after arriving to my Maui hotel over Christmas in 1996. It was my...

I never imagined myself living in a stucco house. They didn’t make them that way in Illinois, where I grew up. But in 2010, I lived with...

It was raining when I dropped off my youngest at preschool today. I smiled at the sight of her holding her teacher’s hand and walking...

2021 SUMMER COLLECTION Opens August 18th at 1pm EST. Shop the summer collection Summer is when we feel free to do more of what we love...

My Apple Watch looks so pretty with art as the background, and that’s why I want to show you how to make custom watch faces for your...

Intentional living is the antidote to the overwhelm most of us feel in today’s busy-obsessed world. We’re constantly connected, yet...

Landscape paintings with an element of water are my focus this month, after a February full of flower paintings. I’m swimming in visions...

I’m sorry I wasn’t more brave. I wanted to tell you. I had it all typed out, but I erased my fearless words and didn’t announce that I...

We’re well into February, and I hope you’ve been following along with my second monthly project for the year: February Flowers! Have I...

On the 26th this month, I turn 39 and I have a special request I hope you’ll help me with… I’ve long-yearned to visit all of the 50...

Farm animal stickers are here! I’m so excited to announce this because it’s something several of you have asked for, plus stickers are...

Today, we’re going to explore the different types of painting surfaces, often called “substrates,” for oil, acrylic, and watercolor...

Are you looking for a motivational book to help make this year amazing? I’m sharing a great list for you today! I recently told you the...

To grow really strong at something, it helps tremendously to focus on just one area. It makes sense that when all your efforts stay in a...

Time doesn’t rest, but sometimes we need to. Some of us launched into the new year at full force, others are trickling in after a...

Happy New Year, my friend! I hope your holidays were as enjoyable as could be for 2020. I’m thrilled to announce that my documents...

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Yes, we got goats! No kidding (See what I did there?). Last week, we adopted two baby Nigerian Dwarf brothers from a local goat-loving...