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The beauty of being an artist is that you never quite know where your art will take you. Surrendering to the shifting tides of your humanity, your art, a painting unfolds. New experiences are had, lessons are learned, and you begin to trust the process.That's how I started painting at weddings. Early this year, I received a request to paint live at the wedding of a long-time fan. I agreed to do it, with a mix of excitement about doing something different and unique and nervousness about the pressure of capturing such an important moment. Through the year, I've received...

Everyone is capable of creativity, and everyone can benefit from having a creative practice in their lives! Whatever your skill level is, getting out of your head and using your hands to make something tangible is good for you. Creativity can bring us fun, friendships, self-confidence, and pride in what we made. It grows our imaginations, helps us think outside the box, releases stress, and so much more! I hope this list will motivate you to start a creative practice (if you don’t already have one) so you can enjoy the many benefits of creativity. What are the benefits of...

A trip to the art store can often leave you feeling overwhelmed by the number of options. Here are some of my recommendations to get you started with painting. As you practice and experiment with different supplies, you’ll develop your own personal preferences. Here are the tools that I love in my personal art & teaching, with a range in price points to find what works for you! I always recommend heading to your local art store for supplies, but I’ve also included links to shop online. Acrylic Paint Nova Color: excellent quality of color vibrancy and durability. I use...

I am making it a tradition each new year to go through the year before to reflect on highlights & accomplishments. I am a firm believer in the woo-woo law of attraction spiritual stuff: that the thoughts and attitude you put out into the world is what you receive more of. When we focus our attention on the positives rather than the negatives, we will find more of that in our lives. So here are my silver linings from the year that was, 2020. Virtual Connection I am not going to lie. I was SO nervous the first time I...