"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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I know, I know... I disappeared from Instagram. A G A I N. Sometimes, it’s because I’m choosing to live more presently and technology just feels too cumbersome. Other times, it’s because in between life’s many beautiful moments, I find myself on bumpy roads and sharing how I ended up on those roads is just too complicated (current situation😉). I have a collection of landscapes I’ve been yearning to paint for a while now, but there just hasn’t been enough time or energy. I think this may be the longest I’ve gone without painting in several years, but I’m hopeful that will bring all the more to what I create next. I ordered these new little goodies and fingers crossed, you’ll get to see a few freshly created pieces very soon. Ahh, I can’t wait! Thanks for patiently sticking with me — I love this little world of photo squares and you beautiful people in it.
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L o c a l f r i e n d s — I’ll be at the @medcityartsfest this Saturday (find me at the SEMVA booth from 11-1:30, where you can make your own botanical silhouette painting for a very small fee) and on the last Saturday of September you can visit my messy little home studio during Rochester’s Hiding Artist Tour. I also have works on display at the Half Barrel and Artistic Framers until Saturday. Feel free to DM me if you have questions about any of these happenings!

In 25+ years of painting, I don’t recall being afraid to try painting anything — except clouds. I think my hang-up with clouds is that they feel SO powerful and I fear I won’t do them justice. I view the sky as akin to hands being held across the world, in unity. It’s something that I would venture nearly all humans look up at in complete awe, at some point or another. Uncertainty, evolution, movement, beauty, ferocity, serenity, and home - these are some of the words I think of while looking at the sky. What words would you choose?
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This summer, I’ve taken several drives along the outskirts of my hometown, collecting quiet, beautiful moments that will serve as reference photos for a series of upcoming pieces. This #workinprogress is based off of one of them. 20x20, acrylic on canvas. Just a bit more cloud and foreground work, but nearly done. Wishing you a peaceful Monday!

Still pondering... (take a look at my previous post to see all the texture this little piece holds). Wishing you a beautiful Wednesday!

〰️Texture texture texture {and to stitch or not to stitch?}

Stitching detail // savoring imperfect moments in our ever-changing landscapes.

Summer and simplicity on my mind. 🌿〰️

When I lived in Montana, one of my favorite repeat springtime adventures was driving down to Utah to hike and explore with my pup. Utah isn’t an option at the moment, so imagining this scene was next best.💛
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The photo doesn’t do this piece justice - it’s full of rich paint texture, so much stitching, muted pinks, and an overall softer feel than the camera captured. If you’re local and would like to see it in person, feel free to swing by my studio @castlecommunityroch tonight - I’ll be around from 6-7:30.
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What’s one of your favorite springtime places to visit?

Finished stitching on this highly textured little 6x6 and it’ll be added to the shop just as soon as I have a name for it - any ideas?🤔

Work in progress // baselayers down + new color palette and extra texture
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Happy weekend!🌾