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Why I’m Blogging in 2026 (When Everyone Says Blogs Are Dead)
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read “blogging is dead” lately. The phrase gives me a little kick every time — I start wondering about my own blog, its purpose, and why I keep coming back to such a “dead” platform. This post isn’t about telling you what … Read more
Artist Journal
Coming Up For Air
This summer was wild. And not the kind of wild that one might want the summer to be — there were no long hikes, no mornings by the lake, and … Read more
Travel & Plein Air
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 met my goal; I painted every day of my trip, … Read more
Travel & Plein Air
Travel Sketch Kit (2024 Edition)
Today, we are taking off for a week-long “glamping” trip. It’s like camping, except you have shelter, utilities, a cafeteria, childcare for the kids. My kind of vacation! So hopefully, … Read more
Art Practice
A Summer-y Landscape
Hello there! It’s been a hot minute. If you’ve read my previous posts, you know how life can sometimes get away from me — the last few months have been … Read more
Color Exploration
Comparing Pigments: Winsor & Newton Brown Madder, PR206 vs. PR179
It’s been a tough couple of years for pigments. With carmakers, the biggest consumers of pigments, evolving their standard color offerings, many pigments are no longer “popular”. As such, they’ve … Read more
Artist Journal
Hi Again
Well, hello there! It’s been a hot minute since I last posted. I’d love to say that I’ve been wiling away my time painting, filling up my walls and sketchbooks. … Read more
Art Practice
Daily Watercolor Practice Schedule
I love to make art. I really do. I love seeing colors explode on the page in surprising ways. I love dancing my brush around, exploring the difference in textures … Read more
Studio & Supplies
Starting a New Watercolor Sketchbook: Koval B5 with Saunders Waterford CP
Recently, I wrote about setting up a new watercolor palette. Well, I marked another milestone at about the same time: I completed a watercolor sketchbook! I decided to document my … Read more
Artist Journal
Artwork Showcase – Duck Rump
All of this writing, and I haven’t shown my actual paintings yet! What?! Well, today’s the day to fix that. Welcome to my first artwork showcase. And no, there are … Read more
Studio & Supplies
Setting Up a Watercolor Palette
In my last post, I mentioned I might like swatching colors more than painting — well, I think I like setting up new palettes even more than that 🙃. To … Read more