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Ventana Handplane Collaboration
This month I collaborated with Ventana Surfboards on their first-ever Handplane Artist Project! I’ve always admired Ventana for their commitment to the environment. The reclaimed redwood handplane will be finished with neoprene wetsuit offcuts for the hand strap, and glassed with an eco-friendly bio-based resin, ready to glide down any wave! Here are a timelapse clip and some progress pics! I drew inspiration from the canary rockfish (for its color) & California poppies, our state flower. I allowed bits of the redwood to show through.. one thing I love about using wood as a surface. The opposite side where the strap goes to...
Why I am Exploring New Art Mediums
From acrylic painting to watercolor to paint pouring, this last year has been full of creative exploration. Stepping into parenthood has changed the way I approach my art practice. Read on to find out why.
5 Ways Art is a Vital Tool for Environmental Conservation
Artists have long been advocates for change. Environmental conservation in particular drives the work of many artists. The artist Thomas Moran, for example, contributed to the establishment of Yellowstone as the world’s first National Park by depicting its intact splendor in his paintings. When artists, conservationists, and leaders combine talents, beautiful things happen. Here are just a few ways that art is a vital tool for environmental conservation.