Hello Paint Splattered Pal, There’s something about starting a new painting . . . That moment when the paper is blank, the water is moving, and anything feels possible. And if I’m honest—that’s also where most people get stuck. Not because of color. Not because of technique. But because the foundation isn’t there yet. That’s exactly what we’re going to change—starting this Monday. 🌄 Starting This Monday: Wide Open Skies Painting the Western Landscape in Watercolor Online Course This 5-week...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, This weekend at Cowgirl Up! was a powerful reminder of just how meaningful it is to live with art that carries story, risk, and heart. As artists, we were invited to preview the exhibition before it opened to the public. Walking into the museum, I was immediately struck by the strength of the work. These women are extraordinary—each piece layered with experience, history, and voice. And standing among it, I’ll be honest… I felt small. As I moved through the galleries, I found...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader, Some paintings begin with a reference while others begin with a person. Holding the Line Holding the Line, 20x24" Two of my paintings—Holding the Line and Grace in the Reins—began with women I will never forget. They are part of my collection in the main gallery at Cowgirl Up! this year, and they carry a different kind of weight… not just in subject, but in story. The inspiration came from my time working alongside two remarkable women during the Women’s Work exhibition. Women...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Cowgirl Up! opens this weekend . . . and I wanted to give you a first look before the doors open This year feels especially meaningful. I was invited to participate in Cowgirl Up! at the Sigler Western Museum—one of the premier Western art exhibitions in the country, and a show I’ve admired for years. To be included—by invitation—alongside artists whose work I’ve followed and respected for so long is both surreal and deeply exciting. I have 10 paintings in the exhibition this...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Just a quick note to let you know that it’s not too late to join my online course, Watercolor Safari — even though we start tomorrow (Monday). If you register now, you’ll still receive: The Zoom link for the live sessions The suggested supply list And full access to recordings of every class, available shortly after each session with lifetime access So if life is busy or you can’t make it live every week, you can still paint along on your own schedule. Watercolor Safari is a...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Artsy Adventurer, I want to share more exciting news with you. Two of my paintings have been selected for inclusion in the Sears Museum Invitational—an exhibition that brings together a small group of invited artists working at a high level across mediums and subject matter. I’m honored to have two pieces included in this exhibition. Colorful Journeys, 20x20" Colorful Journeys This piece is about movement—both physical and emotional. Built through layered pours and transparent color,...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I’m excited to share details for Watercolor Safari, a new watercolor course focused on painting the expressive beauty of animals found in Africa. This class is offered online via Zoom and in person in Twin Falls, so you can join in the way that works best for you. This class has been quietly taking shape in my sketchbooks and studio for a while now, inspired by my recent travels and my love of animals, movement, and letting watercolor do what it does best — flow, surprise, and...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I wanted to share something simple and meaningful with you. I’ve just released an 8×10 open-edition print of my saddle painting Broken-In Beauty — a piece inspired by the quiet stories carried in worn leather, use, time, and care. It’s about work done honestly and the beauty that comes from being well loved. I’m offering this print first to my email subscribers, before it opens to the public next week. I printed a small first batch to begin —three prints — and those are...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Just a quick last-chance reminder that my Shell Ginger watercolor mini-course is happening tomorrow — and there’s still time to join us. 🌸 Painting an Exotic Flower (Shell Ginger) Tuesday, January 274:00–6:30 PM PST(Online via Zoom · recorded with lifetime access) We’ll explore expressive color, flowing washes, and how to capture the essence of an exotic flower inspired by my recent travels — loose, joyful, and painterly rather than tight and botanical. ✨Price: $25 US✨ Included...
3 months ago • 1 min read