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It finally happened! ✨I painted in my new studio space!✨ It was such a sweet release, truly a sense of peace and belongi...
08/09/2024

It finally happened! ✨I painted in my new studio space!✨ It was such a sweet release, truly a sense of peace and belonging.

The floral sparkly-watercolor-outline was painted a few weeks ago, on a Sunday evening (and my 36th birthday) while living in a hotel room with my partner and our two cats. My anticipation about stepping into life’s next chapter can be seen in the trembling stems but it was also such a relief to breathe fully without all the moldy window panes and underneath rotting wood. My skin has gone from a dull grayish-ivory color to having a natural pink-brightness to it, same with the cats’ gums!

My goodness, talk about a whirlwind of a week! From starting a new job, finding a duplex that ticked almost all the boxes, viewing said rental, our rental application accepted, meeting the landlord Thursday evening and moving in the next morning - I plum forgot to tell anyone that we were *actually* moving in!

The mega downsizing to fit all of our belongings (besides garden and outdoor gear) in one storage unit was so worth it.

While I painted last night, I listened to one of my favorite podcasts ( ) where the host, Margo, mentioned Hopkins - the town I now call home. I chuckled to myself, got a little misty-eyed and noted another beautiful moment of synchronicity. ✨

Life is full of twists and turns - much like mark-making in wet paint, revealing hidden layers of a painting that tells ...
07/15/2024

Life is full of twists and turns - much like mark-making in wet paint, revealing hidden layers of a painting that tells a different story. Golf tees are an underrated mark-making tool! As you can see, the first tee got plenty of use (around 3 years!) and while I don’t have a current place to paint acrylics, I asked my dad for a few more tees so when I do have a studio they’ll be a little reminder of holding onto hope for a better, healthier and more aligned future. The only constant in life is uncertainty so we might as well live life to the fullest. There is so much beauty in the unraveling, even if it doesn’t feel like it in the present moment. ✨

A cozy painting that hangs in my childhood bedroom. It’s one of the first paintings I carved through the layers of paint...
07/11/2024

A cozy painting that hangs in my childhood bedroom. It’s one of the first paintings I carved through the layers of paint with my grandpa’s metal putty knife. I love the synchronicity of how I used her dad’s hand tools in my art practice and on a textured painting that now decorates my mom’s home office.

Her retirement this week has been such a joy to celebrate with her and my family. My two cats even joined in on the togetherness!

Celebrate the small moments in your day. Your journey is abundant.🪻•I'm quitting the 100 day project, halfway through wi...
04/07/2024

Celebrate the small moments in your day. Your journey is abundant.🪻
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I'm quitting the 100 day project, halfway through with over 100 slides - I've gained confidence in consistently showing up for my art. I'm shifting how to share my art, make new pieces, and get them out into the world. Being present with what matters most. 💛
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The sun will rise and we will try again.🦋•••[day 49]
04/06/2024

The sun will rise and we will try again.🦋
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Take the leap•••[day 48]
04/05/2024

Take the leap
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Cheerful flowers and vibrant plaid? Yes, please! 🌸•••[day 47]
04/04/2024

Cheerful flowers and vibrant plaid? Yes, please! 🌸
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love.love.love•••[day 46]
04/03/2024

love.love.love
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Look within. Healing will happen. •••[day 45]
04/02/2024

Look within. Healing will happen.
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Dream biggest. •••[day 44]
04/01/2024

Dream biggest.
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Live with vibrancy.✨•••[day 43]
03/31/2024

Live with vibrancy.✨
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breathe ✨•••[day 42]
03/30/2024

breathe ✨
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55305, 55343, 55345

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