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I was worried that when I got home from Italy that fall would be over here in Colorado and instead I was greeted with morning fires in the fireplace, crisp mornings and warm days, beautiful light, and color still on the trees. Clothes are now washed, treasures from Italy being enjoyed and used, my studio […]

  Seeing the work coming out of Women of Abstract Expressionism is making me so happy. On top of that I am getting the most excited emails and private messages telling me what the course means to them, how much they are learning and how they are getting new creative ideas to use in their […]

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 exploring the beauty of Florence all on my own (I had never done that), trying to learn a new language again and again and again , sleeping in my own […]

  I am so excited to share that I am teaching a mini live workshop at New Americana Home (many of you know it as Old Glory Antiques). November 2, 9-1 pm Through collected vintage finds, intentional collection of nature, natural dying, stitching, handcrafted cocktails & shrubs, and easy table settings, you will leave inspired […]

  Seeing the work coming out of Women of Abstract Expressionism is making me so happy. On top of that I am getting the most excited emails and private messages telling me what the course means to them, how much they are learning and how they are getting new creative ideas to use in their […]

  I have just returned from teaching a two day art workshop at Daune Pitman’s Tuscan Creative Retreat.  I brought lots of watercolors for the women to experiment with and also some of my very well used palettes. The stars of the show were my watercolor palettes that are a custom combination of half pans […]

Modern + Artful Design Inspiration | Homebody Journal Entry No. 04 Welcome to a new 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 beauty in our day to day […]

One of the very first course ideas I ever wanted to create (over 12 years ago) was Studying Under the Masters. We went on to create multiple collaborations of this concept focused on some of our favorite artists of all time. You have been letting us know for years that you have been missing this […]

    Seventeen years ago I had a one, five and seven year old and once they were in bed each night I would create until the early hours in the morning. I look back now on those nights and know that those hours to myself to create and finding time no matter the exhaustion […]

One of the very first course ideas I ever wanted to create (over 12 years ago) was Studying Under the Masters. We went on to create multiple collaborations of this concept focused on some of our favorite artists of all time. You have been letting us know for years that you have been missing this […]

I currently have a stack of clothes piled high on a suitcase. As I think of something I will need for my teaching trip in Italy I throw another item on the pile. I leave on Thursday and I have yet to sort, iron, take items away etc. I will take one suitcase for clothes […]

What a true joy it is to have the prolific Jen Wagner back on our platform! She worked for us right out of college and since she has gone on to become a powerhouse in the digital font world! You will see her fonts on products all over the US and she has had incredible […]

    As I stood in front of the work of Turner at Tate Britain, I knew I wanted to do quick studies of his work with you. As the summer skies are coming to a close and the skies of fall and winter come before us, let’s paint skies with Turner. We will dive […]

One of the very first course ideas I ever wanted to create (over 12 years ago) was Studying Under the Masters. We went on to create multiple collaborations of this concept focused on some of our favorite artists of all time. You have been letting us know for years that you have been missing this […]

Brand New Prints in the Shop We have just added SIX new prints to the shop! Each print is from original art created in oil and cold wax, acrylic, encaustic and more. Each print comes titled and signed. I can’t wait to wrap these up for you! Click HERE to shop the prints.

Free talk this coming weekend! I would love to have you join me. So excited to be a guest on the next Artburst Live! Discover Stories of Creativity and Inspiration with Artburst Live! Welcome to Artburst Live, a unique platform for art enthusiasts to connect with the artists behind the masterpieces. Join our monthly Zoom […]

  Modern + Artful Design Inspiration | Studying Sculptures Journal Entry No. 03 Welcome to a new 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 beauty in our day […]

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  We have been patiently waiting to be able to offer the Wallace Seymour vintage mineral watercolors in full pans in these gorgeous wooden palettes!  We will be offering five sets based upon some of our favorite places to travel and capture beauty. These sets will be able to order in our shop! Limited number […]

We have been patiently waiting to be able to offer the Wallace Seymour vintage mineral watercolors in full pans in these gorgeous wooden palettes!  We will be offering five sets based upon some of our favorite places to travel and capture beauty.   These sets will be able to order this Friday at 6am MT.  […]

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 listening to a favorite album , sunflowers cut from the side of the road, seeing how the light dances around this new home and the unexpectedness of it, weekend nights […]

What a true joy it is to have the prolific Jen Wagner back on our platform! She worked for us right out of college and since she has gone on to become a powerhouse in the digital font world! You will see her fonts on products all over the US and she has had incredible […]

I was just notified that ONE spot has become available for the SOLD OUT Week Two in the South of France with Uptrek! The spot is a $4500 spot. Embark on an extraordinary art retreat with artist Jeanne Oliver in Occitanie, France. Whether you’re a beginner or you’re looking to level up your skills, you’ll […]

We just returned from moving Maddy into her new apartment in Nashville (final semester of college) and teaching Art as Worship in Franklin (a sweet, sweet time). This has been a full season and I am a slow, stay at home person so this has not been easy for me at times. With so much […]