The bigger picture: life, growth, and thinking out loud
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 …
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 genuinely fun year. I met a lot of long-term goals, just not always the ones I expected. More than anything, …
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 form of accountability. Well, something I failed to mention is that I’m one of those folks who has a wonky …
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 no fun art festivals. Instead, I worked 12-hour days with few-if-any breaks due to a series of parental leaves within …
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. But, that couldn’t be farther from the case. You see, sometimes I do this thing where I set great big …
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 no swatches. I painted this delightful duck derriere last week, as I was wrapping up my latest sketchbook. I needed …
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 years, but like so many other things, the idea fell by the wayside as life got in the way. The …