What I’ve learned about surviving the holidays after losing a parent
I had another article published this past week, add it to the list of topics I wish I knew nothing about: surviving the holidays after losing a parent. It’s been almost 11 years and yet I’m feeling a bit like a 41 year old orphan during the holidays still. Even with a husband, kids, siblings,…
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Third eye chakra – intuition, breath, art
The third eye chakra (also known as the Brow Chakra) This I admit is the most intriguing chakra for me. Ever since I was little and I saw people from India with the red dot between their eyes it made me curious. I now know that these Bindis are worn by women of many religions in…
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Behind the scenes of how we homeschool
I get asked about homeschooling often. We are starting our 4th year of homeschooling our youngest. (Our oldest graduated public high school this past spring and is now in college). Aspen is technically starting 3rd grade this year. For those of you who’ve wondered or are thinking of ever homeschooling… Here is how I’ve figured…
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10 ways to make money as an artist or creative
Last week I shared all about how to jump from your 9-5 into your creative business. You can read all about there here. Today I’m sharing 10 money making ideas specifically for artists and creatives. I believe the world is a better place when we get to share out gifts with the world…
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So you want to go for your dreams, but how… really?
Tonight I was asked the question, “How did you get the courage to drop the things(like a draining 9-5), and pursue your passion? How did you know you wouldnt fail? Mostly….how do you stay motivated when/if the future seems unclear??” My answer is creative specific but I think it can help others as well. Feel…
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Mr. Rogers portrait done in colored pencils
I poured my heart into this new portrait of Mr. Rogers, this one took me around 12-14 hours. The portrait is a little larger than my other colored pencil portraits (around 11″x14″). I love being able to capture more detail in these larger sizes than I can in the smaller 5″x7″ size. I made this…
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female artist draws soccer star Alex Morgan in celebration of powerful women
I was watching the US women’s soccer team play in the quarterfinals then again in semifinals and I just knew that I needed to draw at least one of them. So here you are, my drawing of #13. Alex Morgan. Join me in celebrating the US women’s soccer team as the play in the world…
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New portrait – a man nicknamed Dauber
Brand new portrait is finished. I’m loving how much detail these colored pencils are allowing me to get. See the video come to life in this time lapse video: If that video has problems loading you can also click here. Here are some detailed sneak peeks: I’m obsessively practicing and learning more as I…
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want to see your loved one in colored pencil? I’ve found a new medium I love!
I’m learning a new medium… colored pencils. Want to see your loved one in a colored pencil portrait? Announcing a summer special portrait offer. Limited openings. (If the video above didn’t load you can watch the time lapse video of a portrait here.) I have 10 openings for colored pencil portraits this summer find…
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My new article – one thing to do after a death that no one tells you
I’m so honored to share my first published article with you. I hope that you’ll pass it along to those you know that could resonate with it. Find the article here: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/one-thing-to-do-after-a-death-that-nobody-tells-you/
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