An Artist in Bellagio, Italy with Jeanne Oliver

An Artist in Bellagio, Italy with Jeanne Oliver

Welcome to An Artist In series. In this series a different artist, that is intimate in different parts of the world, will share their insider tips for where to eat, stay, see the best art, sketch the best views, rest at their favorite cafes and more. You will be able...
Available Spots for Live Art Workshops in 2026

Available Spots for Live Art Workshops in 2026

Thank you to the beautiful response to my Florence + the Countryside art retreat for May 2026! It sold out within 24 hours! THANK YOU! I have been getting a lot of emails over the last few days asking about what workshops have waitlists/still room etc.   I wanted...
Inspired By | July 2025

Inspired By | July 2025

What is Inspiring Me | July 2025 I am over my jet lag from two months away and getting back into a rhythm here at home in Colorado. I have found myself working more in the area that will be our future library. I am working on the round plaster table with my laptop...
July 2025 Beauty Round-Up | Beauty Found

July 2025 Beauty Round-Up | Beauty Found

Beauty Round-Up | Free Beauty Found July 2025 I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it in the sweet familiarity of home, open windows during the afternoon Colorado showers, the weekly farmer’s...
Modern + Artful Design No. 13 | Gathering

Modern + Artful Design No. 13 | Gathering

Modern + Artful Design Inspiration | Gathering Journal Entry No. 13 Welcome to a series here on the blog that shares our true love of art and design. So many of you started following me years ago because of our mutual love of home, design, homemaking and creating...
Inspired By | June 2025

Inspired By | June 2025

We had the most magical time in Italy celebrating with friends and family the wedding of Madolyn and Logan. It was a dream come true to share Bellagio with so many that we love so much! I have been sharing peeks of the celebration on my Instagram account if you are...
2 Days Until Our Semi Annual 50% Off Sale!

2 Days Until Our Semi Annual 50% Off Sale!

  Our semi-annual 50% off sale will begin in 2 days! We also have added a WISHLIST feature! You can now add any course to your WISHLIST. Start looking through our courses (we have over 120 art, lifestyle and business courses to choose from) and find the course...
3 Days Until Our Semi Annual 50% Off Sale!

3 Days Until Our Semi Annual 50% Off Sale!

  Our semi-annual 50% off sale will begin in 3 days! We also have added a WISHLIST feature! You can now add any course to your WISHLIST. Start looking through our courses (we have over 120 art, lifestyle and business courses to choose from) and find the course...
French Landscapes | Early Registration Open!

French Landscapes | Early Registration Open!

  This summer I spent 3 1/2 weeks in the south of France teaching art. One of the things I taught was how to paint landscapes using simple tools. I heard from many of you asking me to do a course, so voila! How do you look at rolling hills, fields of planted...
I Am Not Teaching Live Art Workshops in 2027

I Am Not Teaching Live Art Workshops in 2027

If you are interested in coming to a live art workshop with me I wanted to let you know that I am taking 2027 completely off from teaching live! We have some fun personal things we will be doing. I am only sharing this now so we can create together in 2025 or 2026 if...
A New FREE Sketchbook Revival Adventure!

A New FREE Sketchbook Revival Adventure!

If you’ve been craving a creative spark, here’s your chance to immerse yourself in an event designed to ignite your inspiration and fill your sketchbook with fresh ideas! The Sketchbook Revival Binge Fest 2025 is here, and for TWO WEEKS, you can dive into 130+...
Kauai 2026 | Registration Open

Kauai 2026 | Registration Open

I have always been drawn to objects with history and pieces that tell a story. I am fascinated by old closed up buildings, what is behind broken old factory windows, old gardens with creaky gates and walls with layers of plaster and paint. In this workshop we will...
Inspired By | April 2025

Inspired By | April 2025

This has been a very full season and I am not a full season kind of girl. To make sure I handle it as well as possible I have to hold tight to my rhythms that could be quickly swept away if I am not careful. I get super intentional and focused in what recharges me in...
Art Retreat in Kauai | Registration Opens TOMORROW!

Art Retreat in Kauai | Registration Opens TOMORROW!

I have always been drawn to objects with history and pieces that tell a story. I am fascinated by old closed up buildings, what is behind broken old factory windows, old gardens with creaky gates and walls with layers of plaster and paint. In this workshop we will...
Birthday Sale | One Course 40% Off

Birthday Sale | One Course 40% Off

  This is ALMOST my birthday week and on May 5th I turn 53! I will be teaching art in France all of May so I wanted to make sure we celebrated a little early this year! I love birthdays! I love making it extra special for those I love and I will squeeze out all...
April 2025 Beauty Round-Up | Beauty Found

April 2025 Beauty Round-Up | Beauty Found

I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it in wedding Facetime calls with Madolyn and Logan, the branches showing signs of life here in Colorado, making new art I am really proud of, watching my boys do...