Mother’s Day is May 14, just one month away! Who knows your own mother better than you do! In the past I always got my mom flowers or jewelry. But over the past few years I’ve been thinking more creatively. I normally spend about $150 on mothers day between flower delivery and a card. Bonus bucks for brunch! All in …
CEO Workshop Photos and Recap!
As promised here are some photos from my recent workshop as well as the youtube video explaining how it went and what went on! I hope you enjoy the photos all taken by Yetta Reid! If you like and want to use one of the photos please credit her!
The Shoot I’ve Waited a Year to Show You!!!!
FINALLY! I love styled shoots just as much as the next person, but when it takes a year for them to be published I start to get a little stir crazy. Here are a few images from that shoot! with the other vendors included below! Photography: @rachelmayphoto | Creative Direction: @lindahaevents | Venue: @agecrofthallgardens | Calligraphy: @paulaleecalligraphy | Florals: @whimsicalfloral …
Baby Girl Painting
Here is one of my most recent commissions for a little girl who is going to be born any day now! This piece is 28″x28″ and is inspired by my Over Black Series! Enjoy! and HAPPY ALMOST BIRTHDAY BABY GIRL! For scale For detail For lighting For dimension!
Hello 2017!
Hi friends! I know my look back might be a few weeks late as we are already almost to the end of January, but this is the first week that I’ve felt back in the groove of things. Here’s a quick recap of what went on in 2016 and what I’m looking forward to in 2017! I made more commissions …
First CEO Workshop
I never wanted to do a workshop because I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to fill it. You blew me away with filling out my small workshop in less than 24 hours and I received a ton of emails from those of you who didn’t get a seat asking to be added to the next workshop’s early bird list. You guys blew me away and reminded me of why I love what I do. Thank you!
Spring Flowers in Winter?
I think people have been painting flowers for so long to preserve and add beauty to the world, to save something that is delicate and precious.
On Client Interactions
I love painting because it’s a form a meditation, of God glorification, and peaceful perfection. As much as I love the act of painting and creating colors and feeling textures the most fulfilling part of my job is client interactions. Here is a recent client interaction that made my heart warm and I thought you might enjoy it too. I …
When West Elm Started Selling My Art
It’s funny when you think about selling artwork in a major chain; you’d think the moment would be full of celebration, cheers, and excitement! Mine was not. See… I had no idea West Elm has been selling my artwork for the past 6 months. Here is how I found out, and what I learned about contracting with big companies. I received …
Studio Updates
Here’s a fresh recap of all of the recent goings on at the studio! First update is that I only have five custom commission slots left before Christmas. Meaning that if you were hoping to order a custom commission piece and have it ready and delivered before the holidays, you need to put your order in now and there are only …