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I am one of the many people who love Lilla Rogers, if you are an artist, you have no doubt heard of her, and if you love well designed products and illustrations, you have very likely seen her work or the work she represents as a top artist agent out in the marketplace. She’s sort of an icon … [Read more...] about Two Cents: How to Encourage Budding Artists

I love kids and I love celebrations so naturally, I love kid birthday parties. When one of my favorite almost-seven-year-olds asked her mom (one of my favorite friends in general) if I could help with her upcoming art themed birthday party, I jumped at the chance. The party is several weeks away, … [Read more...] about Make: “Art Party” Party Favors

I haven’t seemed to be able to find time to blog about our amazing trip to Israel last month. So until I make the time (I had so much fun and learned so much that I feel I MUST share…soon), I figured that I would pop in with a quick post in the meantime.Between all of the busy summer activities and … [Read more...] about My Art Director

Well, all has been quiet on the blog front but not quiet in my real life in the slightest. We just got home from a nine day tour of the Holy Land and it was an unbelievable trip. We went with family, old friends, new friends, and made even newer friends and I have so much I want to share.When we … [Read more...] about Israel Trip, Part 1

I made these sweet little chalk board pots filled with thyme in bulk to hand out to the three amazing teachers that my kids had this year. We are so thankful for them all. I thought I would share a photo for inspiration in case you are on the hunt for an easy DIY teacher gift project.Just paint … [Read more...] about DIY Teacher Gift: The Greatest Teacher of All “THYME”

K saw this and asked if I was working on stories for his sister and him. So sweet. He’s always working on stories himself and knows that I have been working on them as well. As an aspiring picture book illustrator/author, it’s great when you live with two members of your target audience. ?Can … [Read more...] about Dreaming and Sketching, Sketching and Dreaming…

I think that our surroundings matter and are actually very important. They can bring growth, inspiration, peacefulness, and comfort. The same way a drab space can make us feel a certain way, a bright and cheerful space can too. I had the pleasure of growing up in a home where I was able to … [Read more...] about A Sacred Space, A Sanctuary

I have been meaning to share the news about something very exciting that happened to me recently … I WON a scholarship for an amazing e-course called Smart Creative Style! I am so incredibly thankful! The course is now finished, but Monica Lee (the creative genius behind the course) has chosen to … [Read more...] about Smart Creative Style

I love the Hope Heals post cards and Tokens of HopeWe had such an amazing time at the Hope Heals Art event last weekend and I have nothing to show for it except for a few remnants – and a photo I took the next day of them. I think we were having too much fun in the moment to remember to take … [Read more...] about Art + Hope = Love