From Art School Dreams to Personal Growth : My Artistic Journey

I’ve had a passion for art since high school, and I finally reached a point in my life where I could fully dedicate my time, energy, and motivation to pursuing it. Art school was full of moments of frustration and growth. There were times when I struggled with pieces that didn’t turn out as planned, … Continue reading From Art School Dreams to Personal Growth : My Artistic Journey

What Art School Is Teaching Me About Being an Artist

Every lesson in art school feels less like technique and more like uncovering a new layer of who I am as an artist. Learning Beyond Technique When I first started art school, I thought it would be all about oil painting technique — how to create value and tone with color, how to draw and … Continue reading What Art School Is Teaching Me About Being an Artist

New Collection Coming Soon

I'm finally making progress on my newest collection. It's going to very limited for now. If I see significant interest I may add to it at another time. I'm super excited about this one. I'm using wood panels as the surface. This gives me a nice smooth workspace. I put a coat of gesso to … Continue reading New Collection Coming Soon

Abstract Painting collection

On the days that I've tried to go surfing, the weather has been terrible so I've been working on my Etsy shop and painting away. I've got a new collection coming out in April. I've been creating a few abstract pieces. I wanted to try something different and admittedly, the colors aren't cohesive but I … Continue reading Abstract Painting collection

Quarterly Sales Tax

When I hear the term quarterly sales tax, I think, "Ugh!" The dreaded state sales taxes. Whether I like it or not, it's just a normal part of doing business. Well, it took a few days of concentrated effort but I managed to get them completed and submitted on time. Whew! I updated the spreadsheets … Continue reading Quarterly Sales Tax