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I thought I’d share a little peek of my home office and studio. Full disclosure: It‘s not currently this neat! I share it with a very creative and active ten year old artist. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. ? … [Read more...] about Home Office/Studio Peek

I just sent the following to my newsletter subscribers, but wanted to share it here on my blog as well... Hello friends, It’s been a long while since I have sent anything out. I hope you are well! I’ve been going through a difficult time so I haven’t been sharing as much. My dad, who I will … [Read more...] about Westy

My daughter and I are so excited about the second book in the Teeny Sweeney series that just launched into the world this week. My daughter devoured the first book last year and it even inspired her to want to become an entrepreneur. So naturally I ordered the second book in the series for her right … [Read more...] about Teeny Sweeney and the Cousin Calamity (Book 2)

I had so much fun creating this mixed media piece with vintage fabric that I had on hand (ie: that I hoard ;) ) I was in no doubt inspired to create a collaged piece because of the recent workshop I took by my artist friend Liberty. … [Read more...] about Bloom

Last Sunday, I got to take an amazing collage workshop in L.A. with my daughter and one of my besties, Melissa (of Ink and Paper Art) taught by my dear friend Liberty Worth. Here is Maile's work. It was so great to get to take the class alongside her. I could see the inspiration and joy in her … [Read more...] about Liberty’s Collage Workshop

I had so much fun turning some of Maile's art into Spoonflower fabric several months ago that I was inspired to create this repeat pattern with one of her tiny sketches to see if I want to do it again. I think I do! :) … [Read more...] about Spoonflower Print

I love being a part of SCBWI. This month I was inspired by their illustration prompt: Snow Day. I love living in Southern California, but it sure would be nice to experience an actual snow day one time. :) … [Read more...] about Snow Day

Maile created this over the summer and I've been saving it right near my scanner because I intend to combine it with some art that I will make. I'm not sure what I'll create yet, but I'm sure it will come to me. Here is the last time I used her art in one of my pieces a few years ago: It's fun to … [Read more...] about Mommy and Me Art

I stumbled upon a very inspiring and useful e-book by Holli Conger called Marketing Yourself as an Artist. It's available here. I read and marked up the thick print out book this weekend and I have already used two of her tips this morning while working on a project. I highly recommend it! … [Read more...] about Art and Business