Doing the Work: Finding My Artistic Style

Sep 30, 2014 | Creative Process, Fine Art, My Creative Journey

With social media being part of our daily lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the marketing questions of creative work. What is the best way to advertise my new class (that I haven’t even produced yet)? Where should I sell my prints online? How can I... Read More

What It’s Like To Float In A Sensory Deprivation Tank

Aug 21, 2014 | Client Work, My Creative Journey, My Life, Other Creative Stuff, Storytelling

In one word, AWESOME. In more words, see my article on floating in a sensory deprivation tank at Seattle Refined. I’m definitely going to try this again! I’ve been busy settling into a new content creation gig after my trips to L.A. and the Olympic... Read More

Outtakes: At Home With Dottie Angel’s Tif Fussell

Jul 9, 2014 | Creative People, Creative Projects, Photography, Places

Last month I had the great pleasure of catching up with my friend Tif Fussell and writing a story about her inspiring home and “atelier-of-sorts” for Seattle Refined. You might know Tif as her crafty alter ego, Dottie Angel. It’s hard to describe... Read More

Inspiration: The Artwork of Oliver Jeffers

May 28, 2014 | Creative People, Creative Projects, Storytelling

All three members of our household are huge fans of artist, author, and illustrator Oliver Jeffers. Our shelves are lined with his beautifully illustrated, amazingly creative children’s books. I love the color palettes he works with, his simple yet... Read More

InstaAwesome: The Fashion Illustrations of Diana Kuksa

May 20, 2014 | Creative People, Creative Process, Creative Projects

This Instagram image is the one that started my obsession with the fashion illustrations of Diana Kuksa. Her bright, bold watercolor illustrations reeled me in and led me to her Behance profile. I loved seeing her interpretations of looks by Dolce & Gabbana, Dries... Read More