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I have a confession to make: I almost didn’t te

I have a confession to make:

I almost didn’t tell anyone about what’s happened today. Isn’t it funny how we can be so excited to see our dreams become a reality but, when they do, we suddenly feel shy about it? Or maybe even undeserving? Perhaps it feels a little like bragging to talk about what’s happening in my life, but really I’m just telling y’all what’s going on because you’re my people!

Besides, if it were any one of you talking about your accomplishments I’d be the first person cheering you on in the comments, so I guess I ought to listen to my advice and just own it.

BloomTV is coming to my house to record a special wearable art feature with What Women Create! In addition to the exclusive video on BloomTV, I’ll also be in the WWC special publication this winter! I’m honored and excited and nervous, but I’m ready. Because I know I have all of you here to cheer me on.

Here I go! It’s time to paint a wedding dress!!!!

(PS I already chose a design for this one but I’d love to know what other things people want to see me paint.)

I heard you’ve been feeling guilty about having

I heard you’ve been feeling guilty about having a creative career. I heard you’ve been feeling guilty about your success, your desires, and your goals?

It’s safe to say…me too. I’ve been there and what you’re feeling is normal.

But, I want to ask if you will really think about why we have guilt for not working a 9 to 5, traditional job?

Aren’t you doing your very best? Aren’t you trying to live life to its fullest?

Aren’t you trying to serve your community, your family and yourself as best as you can?

No more guilt, my friend. No more. It has to stop.

Create the chorus you want to hear. You have the harmony, the music notes and the choir, all ready to go. Sing your creative life song. ♥️🎶
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#GuilFree #LiveFree #Motivation #CreativeLife #CreativeCareer

The models and film crew are coming Thursday, whil

The models and film crew are coming Thursday, while we are scurrying around to set up all the things.♥️ This is fun! The last clip is my newest hand painted dress. Can you guess what color of flowers I’ll be painting for the video?
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#WhatWomenCreate #BloomTVNetwork #HandPaintedDress #WeddingGown #BohoBride #WearableArt

The best part of my Creative Connection group is w

The best part of my Creative Connection group is watching all the amazing growth that takes place. Our members have TRANSFORMED as artists, people, and business owners. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege to see them paint furniture and try a canvas for the first time. I’ve watched as they built studios, launched businesses and partnerships, reconnected with their creative sides, and found fulfillment outside their day jobs. I’ve seen them ask for help and cheer each other on and give back.
Connect with us for something new and inspiring every day. We’re welcoming new members now!

I have some new journals out!!! Not only are they

I have some new journals out!!! Not only are they incredibly well constructed, with heavyweight cotton watercolor paper, but they are so beautiful that I just can’t help but feel inspired! Whether I’m using them to write my thoughts or to practice my watercolor art, I love using a prompt to get me started. Here are a few of my favorite journal prompts to start your day:
💓 Something that sets my soul on fire is...
💓 How I feel when I try something new...
💓 How I’ve changed from the person I was 5 years ago...
💓 My main intention for this month...
💓 Something that inspires me to grow...

New journals are on my site. What will you use them for?

RESTOCK ALERT! I just added more hand-painted one-

RESTOCK ALERT! I just added more hand-painted one-of-a-kind art journals onto my website! I am obsessed with the paper in these, y’all. There are hundreds of heavy weight pages that can hold up to watercolor, mixed media, and acrylic paint in each one, meaning weeks and weeks of daily art practice!

Larger sizes will be available closer to the holiday season... perfect for gifting!

My membership group (part business accelerator, pa

My membership group (part business accelerator, part art intensive, part community of BFFs) is open to new members today! Learn art+business tips from guest experts who cover every topic from intuitive painting to shipping furniture across the US, while networking with other creative business owners. It’s the BEST group for GROWTH 🌱

There’s only three months left in 2022!!! Imagine what could be accomplished with resources, a plan, and hundreds of knowledgeable friends to help?!

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My membership group (part business accelerator, pa

My membership group (part business accelerator, part art intensive, part community of BFFs) is open to new members today! Learn art+business tips from guest experts who cover every topic from intuitive painting to shipping furniture across the US, while networking with other creative business owners. It’s the BEST group for GROWTH 🌱

There’s only three months left in 2022!!! Imagine what could be accomplished with resources, a plan, and hundreds of knowledgeable friends to help?!

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If there’s one thing you should know about me as

If there’s one thing you should know about me as a creative coach it’s that I believe mindset is the foundation for everything that an artist hopes to accomplish. My private coaching program, Empowered by Design, starts with Mindset as its first module for that same reason: at the heart of everything is how we see ourselves.
This is especially true for artists.
We get a bad rap for being fickle when, really, we simply require the necessary mindset to be ready to create because it’s simply not possible to draw from an empty cup.
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#Mindset #TipsForArtists #CreativeConnection #PaintingVideos #ArtworkoftheDay

I had the honor of doing a keynote for the Makers

I had the honor of doing a keynote for the Makers and Shakers Small Biz Conference this week and although I’m pretty tired from the traveling, my heart is filled with joy. I witnessed such strength and wisdom from this group of women. They are my cup o tea!

Friends, you can choose the room you walk in to. You can choose the group you spend most of your time with. You can set boundaries, too. You can.

We took Roxie and Winston out for a joyride tonight🌟 Neither have AC but they both have heat! Winston still needs a major makeover but he’s quite charming.
#1954Chevy #WinstonandRoxie

You can only choose ONE accessory for the rest of

You can only choose ONE accessory for the rest of your life...
What do you pick?
💍 jewelry?
👒 hats?
👛 handbag?
🕶️ (sunglasses? (not the prescription kind!)

(psssst two of these are on my site right now!)
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#designerhats #wearableart #styleinspo #instyle #bohostyle

I have a challenge today: Try to do the hard thin

I have a challenge today:
Try to do the hard thing.

I know it’s scary to do the hard thing and there is a very real possibility that we could fail… To be completely honest, I’ve probably failed at more things than I’ve succeeded at but it is always, always worth it to try.

It’s worth it to feel the rush of excitement that comes from trusting myself enough to try.
It’s worth it to show others that they, too, are capable of trying something new.
It’s worth it to make mistakes, even if it’s only me who learns from them.

But, most of all, it’s worth it to look in the mirror and say to that inner child gazing back at me, “I am doing this for YOU. Because you deserve someone who will take risks for you. You deserve to see your dreams come true, even a small version of them. You deserve a chance to fly.”

Do the hard thing. I’ll be right there if you need me, holding your hand and cheering you along.

Adding simple touches like a thin layer of copper

Adding simple touches like a thin layer of copper metallic paint and a little black wax are easy DIY tips for elevating your furniture art. Another favorite of mine is gold with white wax. This creates an iridescent glow.
#Tips #PaintingTips #TheTurquoiseIris #FurnitureArtist

I’m back on the road next week! I’m headed to

I’m back on the road next week! I’m headed to Spartanburg, SC for the Makers & Shakers conference with Danielle Kaminski! I can’t wait to connect with all the wonderful attendees, see some familiar faces, and make new friends!
With all the traveling I’ve been doing (and all the travel that’s in my future!) I’ve been feeling a little more run-down than usual.

🤔 ✈️ What’s the best way to bounce back after a long plane ride?!

Just put it in the cart. 🛒 Just put it in the 🛒. Just in time for fall... I’ve got new hats!!! I love painting these hats for folks almost as much as I love wearing them!

What should I paint next?!

I’m asking the tough questions today but I NEED

I’m asking the tough questions today but I NEED to know the answer because this blew my mind...
🙋‍♀️ Is there anyone else out there who reads magazines BACKWARDS?

I just found out that Kamee, the editor of The Turquoise Iris Journal, reads magazines from the back cover to the front!! It hurts my brain to think about!

Lucky for all of us, the fall issue of The Turquoise Iris Journal is just as beautiful from back to front as it is from front to back. Subscribe before October 1st to get the fall issue as soon as it ships!

Do you remember the first painting that you “lov

Do you remember the first painting that you “loved”? Who’s house were you in? I’ve always had a love for artwork but to be honest, my first memory was the pumpkin painting from the 70’s that hung on our dining room wall.😂 I see that same picture occasionally in a thrift store and think, what were my parents thinking?!?

This was our monthly paint tutorial I taught inside our Creative Connection group today. All members have access to 5 years of content as soon as they join! Our virtual doors open on October 1st!
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#CreativeConnection #CoachToCreatives #businesscoach

We’re custom mixing our own watercolors and gett

We’re custom mixing our own watercolors and getting closer to launch time! #watercolor
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#customcolor #mixingpaint

Sometimes, the fear of rejection is the one thing

Sometimes, the fear of rejection is the one thing that holds us back. This artwork is different for me. It’s neutrals and it doesn’t look like my normal style….if you had to describe me with a style?! However, it’s really hard to show your work when it’s something completely different than what you’re used to doing. “Please accept my work.” Does anyone else know this feeling? Have you had this thought, as well?

After spending last week at my retreat with 14 creative women, I know this to be true. It becomes a habit of our way of thinking to assume people will reject us before we automatically assume people will except us. It is hard work to retrain our brains but it is doable and worth the time and effort that goes into the preparation.

To those ladies I spent the last five days with, your courage is calling.

I just got back from my retreat, Courage on Canvas

I just got back from my retreat, Courage on Canvas, and I am feeling SOOOOO inspired!!! What do you want to hear about first?

Questions we’ve answered this week in The Creati

Questions we’ve answered this week in The Creative Connection:
👉 Why don’t I have access to good music for my Reels?
👉 How do I add depth to my painting?
👉 How in the world do I ship a piece of furniture across the country?
👉 I’m a total newbie to furniture painting… Where do I begin?

So now I have to ask:
What’s the last thing y’all Googled?
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#FurnitureArtist #AbstractArtist #CoachToCreatives

Day 3 is a wrap! Our focus? Our Courage is Calling

Day 3 is a wrap! Our focus? Our Courage is Calling.

This amazing shop we’re spending our week inside is @uglyglassandco 😍😍😍 in the @westbottoms_kc

Now, I don’t want to get mushy or anything but t

Now, I don’t want to get mushy or anything but these ladies are what I like to call the cream of the crop, the cats meow, the bees knees…you catch my drift, and right? We go together. You’re in my heart forever. Day 2 is a wrap! 💕💕💕 HUGE THANKS TO @uglyglassandco for letting us create in this amazing space!!
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#ArtRetreat#LifeIsGood #CourageOnCanvas

Your favorite magazine is now in print! 16, yes, 1

Your favorite magazine is now in print! 16, yes, 16 creatives will be featured in our fall issue! We have big plans to continue bringing you inspiration on every single page.
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#IrisJournal 🎨🖌 #ForCreativesByCreatives 🎨🖌 #PaintMagazines #LifeStyleMagazine #CreativeMagazine #CreativeLife #WomenCreate #WhatWomenCreate #WhereCreativesGather #GetCreative #Create #CreateExperiences #CreativesSupportingCreatives #MixedMediaArt

My fall handbag collection will be launching in a

My fall handbag collection will be launching in a few days! Don’t worry, there are florals and zip tops, too.
Plus, I’m bringing back a couple of popular designs. 👛
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#designerhandbags #WearableArt #OklahomaArtist #fashionstyle #styleinspiration

Empaths? We know you sometimes feel like no one un

Empaths? We know you sometimes feel like no one understands you. We know that sometimes you feel all alone or maybe even isolated. Please take today to know that you are not alone, we see you and we love you. The world is such a better place because you are here.
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#Empaths #Mindset #womensupportingwomen

Sometimes the most difficult step is the first one

Sometimes the most difficult step is the first one we take.
As an artist, it’s easy to get stuck in my own head; second guessing color palettes, design choices, even my own abilities. The fear of beginning something (because what if I choose WRONG?) held me back from getting started on new ideas, projects, and paintings for too long.
But it’s all just paint and we’re not guaranteed tomorrow. Let’s promise each other not to hold off on doing something amazing just because we might make a little bit of a mess, okay?

What wonderful things will begin today?
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#makingWaterColorPaint #MakingPaint #MullingPaint #Dreamsicle

It’s so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day

It’s so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day flurry of activity, especially now that summer is slowly fading into fall, that I sometimes forget to sit back and see the whole picture. How often do we actually sit back and acknowledge our accomplishments? Let’s celebrate some Wednesday Wins today!
(It’s okay to brag a little!!! Your past self worked hard to get you here.)
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#WednesdayWins #motivationalspeaker #createeveryday #creativesoul

There’s no greater resource for creativity than

There’s no greater resource for creativity than paint. I may be biased but I think paint should have it’s own category at the Oscars.

We are developing some new things over here with Team Turquoise!🥰
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#asmr #watercolor #MakingPaint #watercolorpaint #naturalpigments #PaintPigments

I guess this is my new favorite garden spot.🥰 S

I guess this is my new favorite garden spot.🥰 Since it’s Monday, I have some motivation for you.

As we head into fall, I want to remind you that I am here for you; as a friend, as a mentor, as a resource, even just as an artist whose work you enjoy seeing from time to time. So here are my words of encouragement as we transition into a new season, which is the perfect time to start something new. I recommend you write these on some sticky notes and leave them around your house.

You are brave. You can do hard things. You deserve to CHALLENGE yourself.

Where are my daycare kids that also grew up in the

Where are my daycare kids that also grew up in the skating rink? 🛼 My brother and I LOVED the Wednesday’s and Friday’s we spent seeing who could skate the fastest and weave through our friends!

I know I’ll be sore tomorrow but this was completely worth it. I have three of my summer hats left and they needed a little joyride before they find their new owners.

Happy Sunday Funday, Friends!🛼🛼
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#rollerskating #rollerskates #DesignerHats #rollergirl #retro

How might our lives change if we TRULY believed th

How might our lives change if we TRULY believed the following words?
"I get to create my own definition of success."

Isn't that the most freeing thing in the world? So freeing it might even feel a little bit scary... After all, there's no road map to something that hasn't been defined yet.

It's okay to not know every step of the journey, but it is important to know where you're going and the best way to figure that out is to think about what matters most in your life.

I’m obsessed with these journals. I have several

I’m obsessed with these journals. I have several of you shopping for the holidays and several of you treating yourself to your THIRD journal. I’m looking forward to hearing about all of your collections inside the pages. We have a few more left in the website!
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#artjournal #junkjournal

Sometimes your art will be your greatest test in s

Sometimes your art will be your greatest test in self discipline. “Dancing Garden” challenged me and I’m happy I was on camera the entire time I painted her because who knows what might have happened. 😉 My style of painting kept me glancing over at the turquoise and the bright pinks but I was committed to staying with the neutrals. Thank you to our Creative Connection for pushing me through and keeping me on task. Accountability is even helpful with art. Safe green is such a hot color this season for home decor and I’m very happy with the outcome. All DIY Paint.
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#furnitureartist #handpainted #SageGreen #DIYPaint #floralbuffet #abstractartist

Last week, I found a correlation between the playg

Last week, I found a correlation between the playground swing jumpers and the competitive adults they grew to become. My Empowered by Design group giggled our way through our childhood memories of playing with friends at recess and how our personalities all shined through way back when.

I’m curious here. Who are all of our playground swing jumpers? 👋🏻😀

The last thing you may want at the end of the day

The last thing you may want at the end of the day is a challenge. But, let’s look at this in a fun way. Think of the last time someone made you a card or wrote you a letter. Now, when was the last time you did this for someone else? You know what I’m going to say, right?

My next batch of hand painted journals will drop to the website this Friday♥️
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#ArtJournal #HandPainted #LoveLetters

This work doesn’t look like me but as you can se

This work doesn’t look like me but as you can see in the video, I’m trying my hand at a more neutral palette. Fear of being less than has kept me away but I’m going to set that idea down and not carry it any longer.

What fear do you have that may be time to set down?

#NeutralColorPalette #HandPaintedFurniture #DIYPaint #FurnitureArtist #OklahomaArtist

‘Style is a way to say who you are without havin

‘Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak’ ~ Rachel Zoe

👗 Julia’s modeling my newest hand painted dress. The colors are ecru, gold, wine and rose pink. Available on my website.
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#weddinggown #handpainteddress #weddingdress #wearableart #FloralDress

I think the stars may have aligned today. Julia l

I think the stars may have aligned today. Julia looks stunning in my newest hand painted gown. Everything is glowing, including her smile.

I’m not sure where I’m going with these dresses I’m painting, but the trip is lovely.

Finger painting is so much more than getting your

Finger painting is so much more than getting your fingers messy. The bond between your skin and pigment creates a lasting confidence with your art. Nothing stands in your way. Manipulative movements building gradual layers. You’re in control, guiding the colors.

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