ARTIST JOURNAL | Notes from the studio
Inspiration, new work, and stories about life and travel.
Current Mood: I Need An Introvert Sweater
All I want for Christmas is an introvert sweater. Stat. Seriously. Please. Last night I literally sat on the couch with my entire body and head covered in a blanket, attempting to recreate my float tank experience on dry land. In the...
In My Sketchbook: Fall 2017
I spend a lot of time working in my sketchbook. My sketchbook pages are full of thoughts, connections, and ideas for themes to explore in my paintings. I use it to get an idea of what my abstractions could look like at a larger scale....
Inspired by Travel: Hamburg, Germany
True Story: We visited our friends in Hamburg, Germany in 2015. I viewed and processed the photos from our trip over two years later. Who does that? Me, now, obviously. We spent the first part of this European vacation in Iceland. I...
Video Installation: Art Collaboration with Digital Kitchen in Seattle
In late 2016 I received a call from Digital Kitchen, a creative agency with offices in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Chicago. I hadn't heard of them at the time, but looking at their portfolio showed me that I was very familiar with their...
#GivingTuesday: Art With Heart in Seattle
So many holiday hashtags, so many short attention spans. Am I right? Today is the best one: #GivingTuesday. I'm donating to the Seattle nonprofit Art With Heart. They help children overcome traumatic experiences like illness, divorce,...
Inspiration: African Textiles and Patterns
I've admired African textiles, patterns, and artwork for a while. Recently I saw these images and quote from Margaret Courtney-Clarke on the Art, Craft, and Architecture page on Facebook. I can't wait see all of the images from African...
Editorial Art and Product Illustrations for Creating Your Own Path Podcast
My very last piece of editorial art for the Creating Your Own Path 2017 Artist Residency was published last month. I loved being Jennifer's very first artist resident and I miss working with her already! I'd like to share all of the...
Art Show | View From the Top – Aerial Views of Imaginary Landscapes
In less than three hours I'll be at Cherry Street Public House launching my latest abstract painting collection, View From The Top – Aerial Views of Imaginary Landscapes. The concept was inspired by images of landscape aerial views like those you...
Art Challenge: Paint Big
In a way, I feel like my whole twisty path to becoming an artist has been one big challenge. But since I've gained skills, explored a lot of mediums, styles, and materials, and built-up confidence in my work, now I'm addressing more...