My Travel Sketch Kit for Lisbon & Marrakech (2026 Edition)
Behind the Scenes
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
Artist Reflections
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
Artist Reflections
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
Art Practice
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)
Behind the Scenes
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
Art Practice
January is finally over! Whew, that felt like the longest month of my life — anyone else? I feel like …
January Watercolor Practice Focus: Skies
Art Practice
In my last post, I shared that I was reestablishing my art practice. In doing so, I’m committing to just …
Hello, 2025
Art Practice
New year, new me. No, really — I feel like a whole new human right about now. I mentioned in …
Coming Up For Air
Creative Life
This summer was wild. And not the kind of wild that one might want the summer to be — there …
2024 Michigan Trip Sketches
Creative Life
Well, my week spent camping with my family FLEW by, and now we’re home! I’m pleased to report that I …
