Art and Life: Through Darkness Comes Depth

Jun 14, 2023 | Family, Fine Art, My Creative Journey, My Life, Painting

One of the goals that often comes up in art classes, journaling workshops, or creativity courses is to “return to and create from your childhood — the time when you felt most happy and free.” That’s never been a useful exercise for me. I feel more happy and free now,... Read More

New Art: There Are No Edges

Apr 26, 2022 | Family, Fine Art, Mindfulness, My Life, Painting

You might be surprised to know this about me. As an artist who channels beauty, I spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about death. Wait…don’t go! Truth be told, for much of my life, this was a source of terror and severe anxiety. I grew up exposed to a... Read More

Inspiration: Aerial Views and Bravery

Mar 30, 2022 | Creative Process, Fine Art, Painting, Travel

VIEWS FROM ABOVE The first time I flew on an airplane I was 20 years old. I was flying to Rhode Island to visit a college boyfriend who had recently moved back to his home state. Flying felt like a big deal. I remember being terrified, which wasn’t an odd feeling for... Read More

Artist Feature: The Art of Emotion, Jennifer Magazine

Dec 1, 2020 | Creative Projects, Fine Art, My Creative Journey, My Life, Painting, Places, Storytelling

Hi! Today is my birthday AND I have a brand new interview on Jennifer that I’m excited to share with you. We chat about art, home, and a brand new abstract landscape painting collection that will launch at Coco Kelley this week! I hope you enjoy it. xoxo If... Read More

MOHAI Seattle: Toys of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s

Aug 29, 2016 | Family, My Life, Places, Storytelling

Nostalgia is a powerful emotion. Yesterday afternoon I had a chance to wallow in it while we visited the Toys of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s exhibit at the MOHAI in Seattle. It was our first trip to the MOHAI. There were so many awesome things to see!... Read More