Work in Progress

Dec 2, 2016 | Creative Process, Painting, Sketchbook, Surface Design

A peek inside my sketchbook and some of my abstract paintings, surface patterns, and textile print designs in progress. To see new work every day, follow me on Instagram! That’s also the best place to chat with me since I spend most of my time there. Have a... Read More

Artists Who Write: Art Letters, The Art of Sharing Stories

Aug 25, 2016 | Creative People, Creative Process, Fine Art, My Creative Journey, My Life, Painting, Sketchbook, Storytelling, Surface Design, Writing

On Sunday I sent out my first weekly art letter titled Field Notes: Spent more than 30 minutes making an emoji version of myself. True story. See, I used to write a lot on this blog. I even blogged five days a week for a couple of years. Then I focused on art and... Read More

Mood Board: Graphic Statement

Jun 15, 2016 | Creative Process, Creative Projects, Storytelling, Surface Design

The theme for the June Pattern Observer Textile Design Lab Challenge is Graphic Statement. I knew that I wanted to experiment with all three trend stories shared the Lab, and had already started working on some related sketches that I wanted to incorporate into print... Read More

In My Sketchbook: March 8, 2016

Mar 8, 2016 | Creative Process, Illustration, Painting, Sketchbook

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 Anatomy. Yes,... Read More

In My Sketchbook: January 14, 2016

Jan 14, 2016 | Creative Process

I work in my sketchbook every day, unless I’m totally sick. Sometimes, if I’m especially drained or tired, that means that I may draw a single small sketch. Other days that might mean filling up three pages of a large 14″ x 17″ mixed media... Read More