My Travel Sketch Kit for Lisbon & Marrakech (2026 Edition)
What’s in my watercolor travel sketch kit for 10 days of painting in Lisbon and Marrakech? Brushes, palette, sketchbook, bag, and the packing philosophy behind it
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2025 in Review: A Year of Practice, Pressure, and Progress
It’s that time of year when we pause and take stock — and this year, I have a lot to …
🎨 My Experience at an Art Retreat in France: 9 Days of Watercolor, Wine, and Friendship
There’s something magical about saying yes on impulse — especially when that “yes” leads you to paint at an art …
April-June 2025 Watercolor Practice Focus: Water
Hello, hello! Another day, another post! I’ve been a bit quieter than I hoped — but this time, it’s because …
Color Exploration: Indanthrone Blue (PB60)
Hello there! I hope you’re staying warm — it’s been quite a cold and snowy winter here. I’ve been holed …
January 2025 Recap — Watercolor Practice: Skies
January is finally over! Whew, that felt like the longest month of my life — anyone else? I feel like …
January Watercolor Practice Focus: Skies
In my last post, I shared that I was reestablishing my art practice. In doing so, I’m committing to just …
Hello, 2025
New year, new me. No, really — I feel like a whole new human right about now. I mentioned in …
Coming Up For Air
This summer was wild. And not the kind of wild that one might want the summer to be — there …
2024 Michigan Trip Sketches
Well, my week spent camping with my family FLEW by, and now we’re home! I’m pleased to report that I …