Artist Journal
The bigger picture: life, growth, and thinking out loud
Artist Journal, Travel & Plein Air
Picking Flowers: Painting Again After a Long Break
Five months without painting, then one morning in a garden. I started again not through discipline, but by painting less than I had planned.
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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, … Read more
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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 reflect on! Outside of (and including) art, this was a … Read more
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Hello, 2025
New year, new me. No, really — I feel like a whole new human right about now. I mentioned in my first post that I started this blog as a … Read more
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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
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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
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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
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Introduction
I know what you’re thinking: “who starts a blog in 2024?” Yes, I’m very, very late to the game! I’ve thought about setting one up so many times over the … Read more