ARTIST JOURNAL | Notes from the studio
Inspiration, new work, and stories about life and travel.
Surface Design with Copic Markers
I draw or paint every night while I watch TV. Sometimes I do a couple of pattern designs. Other times I'm working on abstract paintings for my upcoming solo show. And sometimes, I'm just working on shapes and lines that I'll turn into a print...
Immersion | Abstract Cityscapes
Lately I've been immersing myself in all things art, pattern, and surface design. I'm building an art and surface pattern design library that is available for licensing, and I've started reaching out to select companies for commission work. For the...
Radish-ish Surface Pattern Design
This week I'm trying a new thing where I get really specific with my day-to-day schedule. So far, I've crossed two things off my list in one hour. On one hand, that's progress...on the other, I thought I'd have at least four things done by now. But...
Illustrator Interviews: Sarajo Frieden
The perfect way to celebrate the beginning of spring and the start of the weekend: the art and illustrations of California artist Sarajo Frieden. I LOVE her work. I hope you do too! My first experience with your work was Noonie's Masterpiece. I...
New Abstract Print and Pattern Designs
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that I've been creating a ton of abstract patterns lately. It's my favorite thing to do right now. I use several different mediums to create them – Sakura Pigma Micron Pens, Copic Sketch Markers,...
New Art Print: The Ladies, The Ladies
I don't usually paint portraits, but I took part in the February #12monthsofpaint Instagram art challenge and the theme was "portrait." That's when this cool lady with dark oversized sunglasses and peppy floral headscarf was born. In homage to Andy...
Art I Heart: Lesley Frenz, Latitudes
Atmospheric abstract landscapes inspired by nature and light. One of the best gifts I've received from starting my blog back in 2009 is the group of creative friends that I've made through it. The talented artist Lesley Frenz is one of those...
My Journey As An Artist…So Far
Since I've been primarily focusing on art since last summer, I've been asked a lot of questions about my path as an artist. Some questions came from curious friends, others from people who have emailed me for advice, some have been official...
In My Sketchbook: March 8, 2016
I rarely just watch TV. Ever since #The100DayProject I've had my sketchbook in my lap, working out color palettes and pattern designs while watching Girls (even though Marnie annoys me to no end). Or Suits, The 100, or The Grinder. Or Grey's...