They’re all here! All the pieces of cheer have been made into prints of every kind. Regular prints, framed prints, canvas prints, tapestries, and more! I have received so many requests for these prints and am so excited to give them to you now. These pieces as originals sold out in just a couple of hours. Turning items like these …
Painting Process Start to Finish
I don’t know if I’ve ever shared the painting process of a piece from start to finish. I thought I’d outline what goes into a large commission so you can get a sense of the process. This will be a glossary overview, if you have any specific questions about the process, just comment below and I will answer right away! …
My Birthday Gift to You!
It’s my Birthday next week. To be honest I’ve kind of been dreading it. Birthdays used to be my absolute favorite. My mom always made them so special when I was a child growing up. But the older I get, the less excited I am. With each passing birthday I can feel myself getting more contemplative, thinking more about …
Picking a Palette
I am in the habit of evaluating my palette every few seasons. When I say palette I mean the colors that I am painting with most on a regular basis. It is very easy for artists to get stuck in color ruts or rely on the same colors over and over. While familiarity is good the question I want to …
Oil Mediums
Last week on my Instagram story I took a poll to which more than 70% of you didn’t know that adding water to thin down oils was an art “no no.” It’s not because the all-powerful art gods said so, its because it’s really bad for the oils, and not a valid way to clean or use your tools. …
Pieces of Cheer Originals
Pieces of Cheer are Originals that are an extension of the of the Fragments of Reality Pieces I released in November 2017. These pieces are made with with acrylics, graphite, and rose gold. Each piece comes sealed and framed in a glass floater frame with a black rim. Each piece may be hung or stood up with the kickstand included. …
2017 Review of Favorite Works!
It’s important to see where you’ve been in order to think about where you want to go. I’m compiling my 2017 review of my favorite works from this past year as an exercise and to dwell on what I want to make more of and change in the coming year. Here is a review of some of my favorite works …
Madewell Pop-up Show Dec. 16
Don’t have any plans this weekend? (who am I kidding, it’s the holiday season, of course you have plans). But!!!! If you’d like to swing by one more holiday party I’d love to party with you! My sister-in-law, Talia Olmstead owner and creator of The White Hearth and I are hosting a pop-up show in partnership with Madewell in Reston …
CYBER MONDAY SALE!
Here is what you can expect from my Cyber Monday Sale! First Email list subscribers get to start the shopping a day early on Sunday! (nuts I know!) So if you want to make sure you don’t miss out on the early bird shopping SUBSCRIBE NOW! (this email list is completely private and I only send out emails about once a …
Picking the Perfect Frame
Sometimes we all need a little help making choices. Here are some surefire ways to pick the perfect frame for your piece of art and a guideline for choosing frames. Does the frame clash with the colors in the painting? When considering what frame to choose taking into consideration what colors exist in the piece is a good start. …