With the heaps of snow we’ve been getting, a white flower seemed appropriate. White flowers are quite a challenge to paint because you...

Happy Monday! Today’s flower: delphinium (aka Larkspur). We’re experiencing another bout of snowy weather here! The sun is peaking out...

Hello Sunday. I like that today’s flowers are hydrangeas. Aren’t they perfectly soothing to look at? And Sunday is a day of rest. It’s a...

Dahlias are flowers that belong in August. Maybe it’s the warm hues of the petals that are reminiscent of hot summer days. I miss summer....

Tulips. These flowers are the quintessential symbol of spring (along with daffodils). I actually painted these tulips from real life, not...

Just to improve up my floral painting skills (and to maybe accelerate the coming of Spring), I’m doing a 30 Day Challenge! All flowers...

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Hello! I’m finally feeling like blogging again! It’s a good feeling. A friend (whose name is mentioned above 😉 ) asked me once: is your...

For some reason, I just needed to get this out of my head. It’s not pretty. It’s not charming. It’s just a jumbled mess of thoughts and...

Hey there! Letting y’all know my Etsy shop is back up and running (and two days early!). I’ve added this sweet Typewriter Thank You card,...

Hello again! Hope you’re doing well! Here’s a quick picture of some art I’ve been working on lately. I love the warmth of this snapshot I...

I love when a not-so-good afternoon turns out to be amazing and productive and inspiring. After feeling so tired from a ten-hour day at...

Even though it’s not Sunday, I thought this sketch best reflects that! It’s been so long since I’ve drawn anything. My hand feels quite...

One of the best things about a gift exchange is the White Elephant version. This gift is so awesome because it takes all the pressure off...

This Christmas I’ve been loving greenery. I love imagining freshly fallen snow on evergreen trees. I love how spry green is. I love how...

I’m sure you’re aware of the crazy busy-ness of the holiday season…especially at the post office! I think this year I’ve visited the post...

Ahhhh. Don’t you love it? The cheery holiday songs, crisp air, cold weather, and people hustling about tell me it’s Christmas. This...

I think everyone in the States is eagerly anticipating the feast that is going to take place today! I know I am 🙂 Enjoy the holiday with...

It’s a time to give thanks…and what better way than to give you guys 20% off your purchase from my shop! This offer is good from...

Hey there! Here’s a surprise for you: After debating for weeks on whether to make another calendar, I finally decided to make one...