New Art Print: The Ladies, The Ladies

Mar 19, 2016 | Fine Art, Painting

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... Read More

Whitney Museum of American Art | America Is Hard To See

Dec 6, 2015 | Fine Art, My Life, Photography, Places, Travel

Whitney Museum of American Art  | Lee Krasner, The Seasons, 1957  Way back in May – I SERIOUSLY cannot believe Christmas is in 20 days! – I took one of the best trips ever. I went to New York City to spend a few days with a group of wonderful, creative women –... Read More

The 52 Lists Project by Moorea Seal

Sep 14, 2015 | Creative People, Creative Process, Creative Projects, Mindfulness, My Life, Writing

The first time I met Moorea Seal we had breakfast at The Fat Hen in Seattle and I collaborated with her on her 52 Lists Project. At the time, it was a series of posts that Moorea was hosting on her blog, encouraging women and creatives everywhere to use them as a tool... Read More

Freelance Art Direction: A Lesson in Letting Go

Jun 1, 2015 | Art Direction, Client Work, Creative Process, Creative Projects, Creative Strategy, Graphic Design, Photography, Storytelling

We talked about what art directors do. Now it’s time for me to take you through a project that I art directed and shot for Seattle-based luxury leather handbags and accessories company, BEVÉE. The goal was to shoot a set of images that represented BEVÉE’s... Read More

Travel Tips for Introverts

May 14, 2015 | Mindfulness, My Life, Photography, Storytelling, Travel

Earlier this month I spent four days in New York City. Most of the time I was enjoying the company of “my ladies” – six of the most amazing, creative women that I know. I feel so incredibly grateful to be part of this group and have them as dear friends. I... Read More