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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

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are off to a great start for 2020! Here is my favorite family picture of 2019. … [Read more...] about Happy 2020!

I painted this the night before we went to the Nutcracker this year. My daughter and I go every year and it's a tradition we both look forward to. … [Read more...] about The Nutcracker

I wrote this after a visit to Bethlehem almost six years ago. While we were there, someone pointed out in passing how amazing it was that God chose to reveal that Jesus was coming to both simple shepherds as well as the wisest people. That reality has stuck with me ever since. It also made me … [Read more...] about Christmas is for Everyone

My daughter had a few girlfriends over to paint ornaments and we all had a blast. We bought the plain ornaments at Michaels for about $1.50 each and painted a few samples to use for inspiration. We listened to Christmas music as they painted away. Each one was unique to each girl. The key was a … [Read more...] about Ornament Painting Party