Find Beauty Everywhere

"If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere." -Vincent van Gogh 

I'm so grateful that I get to walk through a grove of Douglas Firs almost every day with my sweet Ellie Mae and that the flowers here are beginning to show their beautiful faces. Hoping you all get to find beauty in nature every day.

Title: “Find Beauty Everywhere"

12”x9“ on watercolor paper

Media: acrylic, collage, ink, gouache

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One Sky, Many Stories

 One sky, many stories.

Title: “One Sky, Many Stories"

12”x9“ on watercolor paper

Media: acrylic, collage, ink, watercolor

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She is More than Just her Form

 She is more than just her form.

Title: “She is More than Just her Form"

12”x9“ on watercolor paper

Media: gouache, pastels

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She Danced

"She danced the dance of flames and fire, and the dance of swords and spears; she danced the dance of stars and the dance of space, and then she danced the dance of flowers in the wind." -Khalil Gibran

Title: "She Danced"

Title: “She Danced"

12”x9“ on watercolor paper

Media: gouache, wax, graphite

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You Only See Part of Me

 You only see part of me.

Title: “You Only See Part of Me"

12”x9“ on watercolor paper

Media: pastels, gouache

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New Journal Published!

I've just published a new journal... "Zigzags and Swirls - a Daily Journal." The cover is one of my favorite abstracts I've painted. I love the colors and shapes.

Link to my journals here.

Uke

 Playing my ukulele is one of my favorite things! 

Title: “Uke"

12”x9“ on watercolor paper

Media: acrylic, gouache, ink, collage

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New Journal Released

I've just published a new journal... "Together." My vision for this journal was to create something for those who are young and/or young at heart. I also thought it would be a perfect journal for an adult and child to use to journal together.

Link to my journals here.

Cats Keep Secrets

 Cats keep secrets...at least mine sure seem to.

Title: “Cats Keep Secrets"

12”x9“ on watercolor paper

Media: gouache, ink, collage

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I Tell You This

 I made this piece for a lovely new friend who introduced me to the wonder of Mary Oliver. 

Title: "I Tell You This"

8"x8" on 1mm paper board

Media: watercolor, wax, acrylic, gouache, ink, collage

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The Silent Sentinel

 I am your conscience, the silent sentinel within.

Title: "The Silent Sentinel"

12"x9" on mixed media paper

Media: gouache, graphite

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Be Silent No More

After everyone went to bed last night I painted, ripped, scratched, scrawled...and woke up this morning and did some more.

Be silent no more. Use your voice.

Title: "Be Silent No More"

12"x9" on watercolor paper

Media: watercolor, wax, graphite, ink, collage

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2 More Journals Released!

I've got two more journals available... "My Journey" and "It's Your Time to Bloom." Also, I'll have my first journal that is designed for kids (and anyone young at heart) coming out soon. Yay!! Link to my journals here.

Needed a Bit of Whimsy

Felt the need for a bit of whimsy, so I painted the cover of one of my journal proofs that had an error that I fixed before publishing. Proofs are essential for quality! I love turning something that could’ve just been tossed in the recycling bin into something I love.

The Impotence of Targeted Anger

The impotence of targeted anger.

Title: "The Impotence of Targeted Anger"

12"x9" on watercolor paper

Media: watercolor, wax, graphite

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We are Not For Sale

 We are not for sale.

Title: "We are Not For Sale"

12"x9" on watercolor paper

Media: gouache and acrylic

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Hoot!

“Hoot!” 

The original of this painting has already found its home, but I’m working on a journal for the young and the young at heart with this cutie pie owl on the cover. So exciting!

The background is watercolor and the owl/tree are gouache. There’s also a touch of graphite and I added some acrylic sparkle to the stars.

Shout out to art teacher extraordinaire, Diana. I’m learning to use gouache in my first ever in-person art class since I started painting in 2011.

 

Title: "Hoot!"

8"x5.5" on watercolor paper

Media: gouache, watercolor, acrylic, graphite

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2 More Journals Released!

I've got two more journals available... "Life's a Bouquet" and "Reaching for the Sky." I’m also starting to work on a series that are designed for kids (and anyone young at heart). Link to my journals here.

2 More Journals Released!

I've got two more journals available... "Shine" and "Petals and Curls." Both of these covers touch my heart in their own way. Link to my journals here.

m.e.o.w. journal released!

Happy birthday to my m.e.o.w. journal!!! When I first started this publishing adventure, a planner is exactly what I had in mind...for myself! I put so much thought into this one, designing a daily planner that works for me and hopefully for you, too! m.e.o.w. stands for mindful reflections, essential tasks, optional tasks, and wellness tracking. It's a super friendly way to set priorities, express moments of mindfulness/gratitudes, and track your wellness. Also, bonus, a kitty!!! All of my publications are here.

Life is a Journey

"A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles." -Tim Cahill 

Life is a journey.

Title: "Life is a Journey"

8"x8" on 1mm paper board

Media: collage, acrylic, wax, ink

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Filled with Gratitude - a Daily Gratitude Journal just released!

I'm super happy to share my first gratitude journal! My life is fuller when I note the many parts of my life that I am so very thankful for. Link to purchase my journals is here.

P.S. Grateful for all of you!