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South Dakota
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The Things That Stick Around
Why is there a couch up there? Good question. Actually, that couch belongs to my brother (but it is orange in real life) and is one of...

Summer Nights
When I was on my bike ride tonight, I noticed how good it feels to have some free time for your brain. And a warm summer night is perfect...

Healthy Dose of Thought
Sometimes starting a blog post is a very hard thing to do. It might take five minutes for me to write the first sentence. And sometimes...

Scarf Lady
I love to find vintage scarves at second-hand stores and boutiques! I kind of have a mini-collection going on. I’ve said this before, but...

Happy Summer!!
Happy Summer everyone! I’m so glad it is officially here! I am so looking forward to what this summer will bring. Such as: Sunbathing...

Try Something New – Oil Painting
Oil painting has intrigued me for quite awhile, and I’m proud to say I’ve finally done it! 🙂 Here’s the verdict: oil painting is a rich...

I graduated! (Finally)
It’s graduation, guys! After thirteen years of school, I’m done. Just like that! It’s so weird that I’ve met this milestone in my life....

I Love Simple Things (Like Laundry)
This is one of the few times in my life I’ve said I love laundry. And the reason is likely because of my nostalgia-loving brain and...

Trip to California
I’m back from California after a good five-day trip! It felt so good to relax and not have to worry about work or school or *graduation*!...

Portrait Challenge 10/10
(Thank you JM for suggesting the couple portrait idea!) And today is the last day of this mini challenge! I think I’ve learned to...

Portrait Challenge 9/10
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Portrait Challenge 8/10
This manly man is definitely an improvement over yesterday’s post. Even if he is wearing a sweater. Actually, I’m not entirely opposed to...

Portrait Challenge 7/10
Okay, here is the deal. Men are very hard to draw. They’re angular, dark, brooding, and not anything like a woman. Well, that might be a...

Portrait Challenge 6/10
Well, this was supposed to be posted…yesterday (seeing it is after midnight). I tried guys. Sometimes life gets really busy and you have...

Portrait Challenge 5/10
Today’s halfway! #illustrationavenue #art #purple #pretty #portraitchallenge #lady #beauty #woman #Painting #Watercolor

Portrait Challenge 4/10
Here is another cute girl I painted. I love her brown eyes. Happy Memorial Day to each of you; thank you to all of the brave men and...



















