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“FUN” an Ongoing Series

“FUN” is an ongoing series that began when my marriage counselor practically screamed at me and my husband, “OH MY GOSH YOU GUYS ARE SO SERIOUS, DO YOU GUYS EVER HAVE ANY FUN!?!” We’ve been bad at fun. This admonition from our therapist really made us take a look at ourselves and ask questions about fun. What does it mean …

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The Artist Business Plan

Over the last several years of coaching other artists and creatives in their careers the same struggles, fears, and unknowns come up again and again. My mission and goal with The Artist Business Plan is to give artists a tool to help themselves launch their art careers. The Artist Business Plan is a customizable 21 page document that has hundreds …

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2022 Book Round Up

The books I read in 2022, the ones I loved and the ones I loved less. If you’re new here the rating system is as follows. 5 stars is a must read. 4 star is highly reccomend. 3 stars is overall positive, you can take or leave. 2 stars is overall not necessary. 1 star is a do not recommend. …

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Mini Series: “For Color’s Sake”

The mini-series, “For Color’s Sake” plays off my previous series, “Synesthetic Bodies”. In these works the paintings extend beyond the border of the paper, as though the color is jumping off the paper into our world. These three dimensional pieces are a playful reminder to think outside the boundaries we put ourselves in and allow ourselves to enjoy color for …

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5 Things You Should Know As an Artist

As a creator, it’s relatively easy to get caught up in the details and lose track of the broader picture. It’s critical to realize that your career is a business, and there are steps you can take to secure your success. In today’s environment, having a solid internet presence is more vital than ever. Social media and your website are critical for …

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How to Paint Like a Pro: Painting Tips for Beginners

Do you want to try your hand at painting but are unsure how and where to start? You might be confused about which medium you begin with, which brush set you should use, and what items you must have to make your journey easier. Well, we have got you covered. This article has gathered the best tips to help you …

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Art Residency at Chateau Orquevaux

I’m honored to have been an artist in residence at Chateau Orquevaux from April 29-May 27 of 2022. This post will be mostly a photo diary with some small explanations of each photo. The experience itself was too vast and too deep to fully put into words. Part of the reason I’ve put off writing this blog post is because …

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A Little More

I made this series while in residence at Chateau Orquevaux in France. To see some behind the scenes of this residency experience, click here. This is the story behind the works I made there. I called this series “A Little More.” This series lives in conversation with my 2020 series “There Will Be More”.  You see, I was supposed to …

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France Residency

I am participating in a month-long residency in France for the month of May. I applied to this residency in 2019 and was accepted to their 2020 program. Due to the pandemic the residency was postponed twice. I’m excited to finally participate in the residency in May of 2022. I want to share this experience with my friends and collectors …

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New Year New Coaching sessions, meet Heather!

Happy New Year, since it’s the season of resolutions and self-betterment. I want you to meet my friend, Heather Rampolla. Heather has been one of my coaching students for five months. It has been my pleasure to get to know her, her studio practice, and to help her on her artistic journey. It’s a new year and if you are …