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In my time as an artist and creative coach I have met hundreds of artists, and almost all of us struggle with the same thing: art studio organization. Before I go on and tell you my tips for organizing your home studio, you need to know that my studio is never...
Whether you’ve been writing in a journal every day for a decade or you’re completely new to the practice, daily journaling can be a reallyI powerful tool for your creativity toolkit! I know I’m not alone when I say that there are some days when I just wake up in a...
‘Tis the season… for PARTIES! It's that time of year when we get together with friends, family, and even coworkers to celebrate the holiday season! I don't love cold weather or Christmas colors all that much, so when it comes time for me to put together Christmas...
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or the creatives in your life, these unique gift ideas are a powerful way to show your favorite artists that they are seen. Unique Gift Ideas Here are some fun, and definitely unique, gift ideas that artists will love. Unique...
I’m not sure what it is about palette knives but they tend to either strike excitement or fear into the heart of every artist who sees them. If you fall into the latter category then my tips for palette knife painting for beginners will give you a strong foundation...
Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas for Small Businesses: It’s no secret that tons of big stores are getting hit with supply chain problems, which means that small businesses have a competitive advantage this holiday season! If you haven’t already, remind your customers...
I’ll be releasing my first set of art prints in a few short weeks and I couldn’t be more excited! The process of making prints of my art, let alone selling and shipping them, always seemed a little bit daunting. There seemed to be so many obstacles, so many moving...
One of the best parts of being a creative is seeing where my works end up! I love it when clients and customers send me pictures of my art in their homes because it gives me a glimpse into who they are. Our rooms say a lot about us as people, especially when it...
One of my favorite things about fall is creating outfits that are all about LAYERS! I always feel so cozy when I get to stack on layers of color, texture, and patterns to create warm fall outfits that make me feel great. One of the most important fall accessories,...
If you’re here then you already know that being an artist is soooo much more than putting some color on a canvas. There are so many additional little skills that we must learn along the way, especially when it comes to staging and photographing our work because a...
Say hello to Memories from Martinique! This MASSIVE DIY wardrobe makeover was a huge undertaking but, boy, what a dream to paint! When I saw those lovely front panels and carved florals I knew I had to have her. Hand-Painted Wardrobe As with all my pieces, I knew...
I have been DYING for DIY Paint to release their new paint pigments and they are finally here and better than I ever could have imagined. These hyper-pigmented Making Powders are perfect for all creative projects! Keep reading to learn more about them.. What are...
One of my goals as an artist and creative coach is to empower all creatives to believe that they are capable of anything they put their minds to! My motto has always been this: If I can do it, you can do it. Once upon a time I didn’t believe that I was a “real”...
Let me start off by saying that I am not a Pinterest expert! I’m just a big fan of it and use it often for my business and my personal life. This is just a collection of tips from one creative to another. That said, I LOVE Pinterest and use it daily! You can see my...
These days, it seems like the only way I can find time to paint is by making time to paint! Is there a single artist out there who feels like they actually get enough time to make all the art they want?! More often than not life gets in the way, so I thought I’d...
While green might not be the Pantone Color of the Year (that honor went to Ultimate Grey and Illuminating yellow), it’s definitely the color of spring around here! The color palette for Issue 03 of The Turquoise Iris Journal is entirely shades of green and St....
There are so many finishes out there that it may seem daunting to choose the right one for your hand-painted furniture art but DON'T WORRY! I've broken down the top two finishes for chalk paint and clay paint so you can be sure to choose the right top coat every...
I’ll just say it right out: abstract art is intimidating! Looking at a blank canvas is hard enough when you have a concrete image in your mind, let alone when you’re working to create something that’s never existed before. Abstract canvas art doesn’t have to be...
Do you recognize that piece of furniture? It has been part of my home for the past three years! It was one of the very first pieces I painted on a Friday Night Live with Quitta! Some of you who have been following me for that long may remember the episode as “The...
Let’s not dance around it: 2020 has been hard, right?! Beside the global pandemic and all the unrest, feeling so disconnected from my friends and family has been difficult, to say the least! But I’m not alone. So many of us in the creative community have really...
Welcome to my handy-dandy paintbrush guide! Whether you follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, chances are that you have probably seen me painting at some point or another! If you’ve ever peeked at the comment section, I get a lot of questions about what...
Make more income from your art AND find more time to paint with my new Creative Business Success Planner! This workbook will help you build a business that’s aligned with your ideals, goals, and vision so you can get paid to do more of what you love.