"I wake up each morning, inspired by sunlight streaming through the windows; shadows dancing along the walls, ceilings, glass. I'm quiet as I stop to take in the warmth, listen for nature's sounds - optimistic and grateful for the day that lies ahead. Light, nature and simplicity are always on my mind, always present in my art. "

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It sounds ridiculous when I say it out loud, but for the longest time I was afraid to post anything that wasn’t teeming with turquoise or some sort of very soft, soothing color. It’s what I seemed to be known for. When my health declined again last spring, I was almost relieved that I had an excuse to step away from social media. I felt like my Instagram feed had to be a picture perfect gallery and each photo had to be curated so that it flowed ‘just so’ from one to the next. That’s the perfectionist and people pleaser in me. While I still love teal and turquoise (if you spot me on the street, there’s a 90% chance I’ll be dressed in it from head-to-toe) and muted color, I also love more earthy and brooding color - and always have. I find a glimmer of beauty and a new idea in nearly every experience.
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Society has this way of rewarding artists who are very consistent in style because, truthfully, it’s fun to see a piece of art and know who the artist is without having to even see the signature, isn’t it? I get it and I appreciate it and I might like to try to be one of them someday. However, as someone whose brain functions a bit like a dust storm, this is hard for me. I constantly want to explore new thoughts, feelings, colors, mediums... and I want to SHARE them all! Most of the time though, I just tuck away the ones that don’t ‘fit’ here. The tucked away file is BIG. The painting shown is one example. It’s definitely still in progress, but I started it a few months ago and thought, “I should wait until I have a bunch of similar green pieces before I share”. Umm, shortly thereafter my brain deviated.😆 So, a huge thank you to those who are still along on this journey, celebrating creativity, despite my many tangents. I just want you to know that I’m so grateful for you.
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Sometimes you just want to wrap yourself in all the warmth and sunshine (especially when it’s snowing in November).🍂

This week is filled to the brim with deadlines and commission madness (all wonderful things and so #grateful ) but it’s leaving me with very little time for much else. So, in the meantime, here’s a cloudy little landscape that’s been resting on my shelf for months while I mull over whether it’s done or needs to be less vibrant. Hope your week is off to a beautiful start!

My favorite thing about this piece is the faint mountain range in the distance. I intentionally create details that are lost from afar. After all, it’s only when we begin to examine something that we discover its true depth and beauty, don’t you think?
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I know the mustard color in this painting is a bit of an acquired taste, but when autumn rolls in, the colors of my surroundings seep deep into my thoughts. So, for the moment, I’m indulging in all the final golden remnants of autumn and holding them close in my mind as the year’s last leaves drop and colors fade to brown.🌾🍂 Are you a lover or hater of mustard yellow?

Imagining a whole gallery wall of these tiny, peaceful landscapes...🍃

It’s a brisk, grey autumn day outside my window. I’ll venture out later to appreciate the beauty in that, but for now it’s a hot cup of cider, a fuzzy blanket, and a few summer daydreams.☁️🍃 What are you daydreaming about today?

Thank you for all of the sweet birthday messages yesterday - it helped to make my day extra special!
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I’m thrilled that all of the little paintings added to the shop yesterday are off to new homes. If you missed out, there are still a few larger ones left to choose from! Happy Friday, friends.💛🌾