I was going to post more large pieces for sale in my blog post today, but that will have to wait until tomorrow.  Today, I have something to share that I am super excited about!  Earlier this year, I created and filmed another online art course for Jeanne Oliver’s website and this project was definitely on my list of favorites.  I loved thinking through the content and creating it.  I’m proud to announce Alla Prima, an online art course focusing on still life painting in oils, is now open for early registration. Here is a video preview of Alla Prima to show the projects and skills we work on in the class… When I was creating this class, I knew I wanted to focus on painting still life.  It is a painting practice that can sound a little boring and academic, but it’s an important part of growing as an

After over a decade of creating as a profession, I’ve learned that I have creative seasons and that suits my generalist approach to business and creativity.  I like to dabble, explore, learn, and “have my fingers in a lot of different pies” as my friend Shaunna puts it.  And those seasons are shared here on the blog – a virtual space that has always been more about my story and less about one specific topic.  Sometimes I’m hip-deep in working on my house, other times I’m stripping down and upholstering a parade of French chairs, or getting crafty for the holidays.  Recently, I have been spending more time in my studio at the easel painting, which feels good after largely avoiding my brushes since late last summer.  And I have gotten back to the basics, working on a series of still life paintings in an impressionist style.  I have been

During my winter break, I really wanted to get back into the habit of oil painting most days if not every day.  In the late summer, early fall, I didn’t have very much time to paint and I found it difficult to make it a priority.  Even when I had the time, I would sit in my studio, aimless.  I wasn’t sure what I wanted to paint and the negative self-talk about my abilities and the potential end result of the painting were strong.  I wish I could always say that I’m confident and inspired, but there are seasons when I’m not.  There are seasons when certain creative endeavors feel like a slog.  I think that’s one reason why I’ve delved into so many things.  When I feel a little wobbly or unsure in one area, I slide over to another until the confidence and inspiration return. You can tell