Dispatches

The Lone Lupine
The Lone Lupine
  I have this opinion and it may be unpopular... but I don’t think we should pick wildflowers. There was a summer I worked at a fishing lodge near Flaming... Read more...
Twins, Moving, and… a Big Art Sale
Twins, Moving, and… a Big Art Sale
Twins, Moving, and… a Big Art Sale If you’ve been following along, you know life has been nothing short of everything, all at once lately. My husband and I are... Read more...
Making Art While Making Humans
Making Art While Making Humans
Big changes are blooming around here...I'm moving studios, growing two tiny humans (yep — twins!), and still creating art inspired by the wild, the whimsical, and the slightly chaotic. While... Read more...
Neon Horizon: The Spirit of the Bison
Neon Horizon: The Spirit of the Bison
There are few creatures as deeply tied to the American West as the bison. Their presence is a story in itself—a tale of survival, strength, and deep connection to the... Read more...
From the Ashes: The Story of Fireweed and Resilience
From the Ashes: The Story of Fireweed and Resilience
Nature has a way of telling stories—sometimes in the whisper of the wind, sometimes in the rings of an ancient tree, and sometimes in the blooms that rise from the... Read more...
The Tale of the Indian Paintbrush: The Artist’s Gift
The Tale of the Indian Paintbrush: The Artist’s Gift
  The Tale of the Indian Paintbrush: The Artist’s Gift There’s a flower that has always stopped me in my tracks, no matter where I’m going or how fast I’m... Read more...
Sparks of Inspiration: The Story Behind My Art
Sparks of Inspiration: The Story Behind My Art
How did I get here? Why colored pencils? Why draw on wood? How long does it take? These are the questions I get asked all the time when people encounter... Read more...
Blog: Books, Nature, and Art – A Funky Love Story
Blog: Books, Nature, and Art – A Funky Love Story
Books, Nature, and Art – A Funky Love Story You know that feeling when you crack open a book, and suddenly you’re in another world? Like one minute you’re on... Read more...
Print Release Preview
Print Release Preview
’m thrilled to give my newsletter subscribers an exclusive early preview of my upcoming 3-day print release, starting tomorrow at 8 AM! 🎨 This release features 9 brand new limited-edition prints,... Read more...
Custom Art Party: Your Chance to Make Magic Happen!
Custom Art Party: Your Chance to Make Magic Happen!
Hey there, fellow art enthusiasts! Are you ready for an adventure? Buckle up because I'm thrilled to announce that I'm opening up my custom commissions, and guess what? You get... Read more...
Exploring the Enigmatic Beauty of the Desert Through Art
Exploring the Enigmatic Beauty of the Desert Through Art
For those who have experienced it, the Desert holds a special place in their hearts. It's a landscape that defies easy description—a realm of contradictions where harshness and fragility coexist... Read more...
Capturing The Narrows: My Journey into Another World
Capturing The Narrows: My Journey into Another World
  Raise your hand if you've seen this place in real life. 🙋‍♀️ The Narrows—it's one of those places that feels so otherworldly that every step fills you with wonder.... Read more...
From Dreams To Reality: My Journey to Creation
From Dreams To Reality: My Journey to Creation
  Have you ever had a dream that felt so vivid, so unusual, that it left you with a lingering thought upon waking? I experienced one of those dreams not... Read more...
I'll Go where U.Go (The Plein Air Easel that sucked me in)
I'll Go where U.Go (The Plein Air Easel that sucked me in)
I never wanted one… for some reason in my mind getting a plein air easel meant that I had to paint… turns out. I don’t have to. I can use... Read more...
3 Top Colored Pencils For Any Fine Artist
3 Top Colored Pencils For Any Fine Artist
Roll Out the Red Carpet: The Superstars of the Colored Pencil World! Ladies and gentlemen, art enthusiasts, and doodlers alike, gather 'round! 🎨✨ Ever wondered what the Beyoncé of colored... Read more...
Colored Pencils To Take Your Breath Away - Caran D'ache Luminance Review
Colored Pencils To Take Your Breath Away - Caran D'ache Luminance Review
I never thought that colored pencils would take my breath away but the Caran D’ache did just that. Up until this point I have used primarily Prismacolor Premier pencils and... Read more...
Where To Find Me This Summer
Summer 2021 Art Fest Tour I am hitting the road this summer to adventure through the west and explore mountain towns in Colorado, Montana, and Utah and show my art along the way. Come visit me at one of the following locations to take a gander at original work. Summer Fest - Logan, Utah (June 17-19) Art On The Rockies - Edwards, Colorado (July 9-11) Sweet Pea Festival - Bozeman, Montana (August 6-8) Vail Fine Arts - Vail, Colorado (August 20-22) Breckenridge Gathering at The Great Divide - Breckenridge, Colorado (Sept... Read more...