A journal of favorite travel photographs, stories from location, and fresh studio updates. Step behind the scenes for a glimpse into my creative process and all things colorful.

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The Field Guide.

Welcome to The Field Guide—a bright space where I can’t wait to share favorite travel photographs, raw stories from location, studio updates, and all things colorful. To document this creative journey, I am thrilled to officially introduce The Field Guide—a bright, curated digital journal where I share favorite travel photographs, stories from location, studio updates, […]

It’s October 1st and while that typically doesn’t mean it’s time to start a new planner, for me this year, it does!  After a spring and summer of traveling all around Italy (more on that to come!), I’m getting back into the studio and need to create my painting schedule, social media calendar, and Pen […]

I moved furniture (including my easel!), organized paints, rearranged supplies, picked up fresh plants, set out my new smock, and am loving it all! I want to bring you along to see the details, and learn the reasons why I situated it all a certain way. Each rolling cart is organized with tons of art […]

If you happened to see on Instagram, I visited a Picasso exhibit last week that focused on his landscape paintings. I was surprised how much I learned about my own work by getting up close and looking at his! So, today, I want to bring you along and share more in-depth my own reflections after […]

I’ve rearranged my studio! In the new year, I’ve been reevaluating my systems, processes, workflow, supplies, and even the layout of my space. As a result, my studio has become a place I can’t wait to walk through the door each day. It feels clean, organized, bright, and inspiring! Read below to see the changes […]