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DIY Christmas Gifts
The older I get, the more I realize that I don’t want big, flashy presents from brand name or big box stores. I’m drawn, instead, to the creative, handmade, and DIY Christmas gifts that are truly...
Art Retreat Checklist
Over the course of the next six weeks I’ll be hosting my own art retreat, attending another, and emceeing at a third! It’s safe to say that I LOVE spending time with other creatives and I’ve got...
When to Turn Your Creative Hobby Business
There comes a time in every artist’s journey — usually around the time that our art has taken over our homes — when we ask ourselves, “Should I start selling my art?” On paper, the idea makes...
Simple Wall Murals With DIY Paint
I finally convinced my husband to attempt some simple wall murals using DIY Paint! I figured the best place to start would be our covered outdoor patio because it is already my favorite place to...
How to Upcycle (Almost) Anything!
As an artist and a mom, I am always trying to come up with new ideas for how to upcycle just about everything. I was raised to believe that “new” doesn’t always mean “better” and that all we need...
How to Blend Paint on Furniture
There is one notorious piece of mine that gets a lot of attention whenever I share it… Velvet Honey! It is one of my favorite pieces of furniture I’ve ever painted. We featured it in the 6th...
6 Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome As An Artist
“What would you say if you weren’t afraid?” It’s a question that echoes in my head every time I’m momentarily paralyzed by imposter syndrome. Heard of it? It’s the belief that, despite all the...
How to Paint Furniture Without Brush Strokes
Everyone has some version of this story: you received an old piece of furniture as a hand-me-down or you found a really good deal at a thrift store or a garage sale. Either way, you end up with...
Painted Denim Jacket
I thought I’d celebrate the launch of my favorite season with my favorite spring fashion trend: hand-painted clothing! It wasn’t until I started painting furniture that I even realized how much I...
Colorful Maximalism
As a creative, I live to experiment and go BIG! Getting out of my comfort zone and creating something new is what helps me grow as an artist, but there was a time when I felt sort of bad that my...
Family Heirloom Journal
Lately, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the legacies that we leave behind. I know that I want to be remembered for the community I have built and the connections I have formed with...
Easy Boho Wall Art
There are soooo many ways to interpret the word “bohemian” when it comes to decor, but the concept itself boils down to one simple belief: a person’s home should include beautiful things that...
Video Tips for Artists
In October 2022, I had the opportunity to film a special episode for BloomTV with Women Create! Thanks to the help of the amazing two-person film crew, I learned a ton of valuable information...
Art Supply Comparison: Old VS New
A few years ago I had the opportunity to go to Paris with some friends who are fellow artists. The trip was a life-changing whirlwind of art and adventure (you can see pictures in my November...
2023 Trends
It’s the end of the year, which usually means we’re all thinking about what’s coming up in the next year. As artists, especially those of us who paint furniture, it’s especially hard not to...
