In preparation for working on my book about dogs, I'm giving myself the freedom to just play and paint with dogs! Their expressions - so much fun!⁠
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I've had a few people message me in the past week about whether I have any art available from my book, When You Need Wings. Yes! I have both originals and prints. Follow the link in my bio to my Etsy shop. I'll be loading more soon too😊⁠
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So many days this year, it feels like we are trapped, not able to be with people we love. But somedays, there are moments of complete contentment, when it feels like the music playing is just right, the warm tea is just right, the quiet aloneness is just right. That is how it felt painting this little hedgehog. I hope it makes someone feel the “just right” of their own day.⁠
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From my studio - I painted three wobbly, unispired paintings in a row because I was putting too much pressure on myself, and then I grabbed a stray piece of watercolor paper and this little guy popped onto my easel. Sometimes magic happens when you let go and relax. Hope this brings a smile to everyone on this Monday morning.
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I've got a bunch of to..do's that will keep me from my easel most of the day, so I painted this just to start my day in a loose and playful way. I find that trying to draw or paint, even if it's a little thing everyday, are really key to keeping my imagination flowing.⁠
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Dreaming of travel sketching again...someday! Dordogne, France, one of the best days ever!
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My Willow girl sits on the porch hour after hour with a far off expression, but I think this is where she is in her mind. I'm calling this "Willow Kitty Hits the Pond." Just put it up on my Etsy shop. You can follow a link in my bio 😊
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I have another cover reveal! My book, THE WISDOM OF TREES, is coming out next spring. As we all keep an eye on the devastating fires, I think it's more important than ever to understand and learn from these remarkable trees. Trees work together and give back to their communities by protecting one another, raising young, and sharing food. We can learn a lot from them about survival and teamwork. I'm really looking forward to sharing this book! @mackidsbooks
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I wasn't able to travel this summer, so I went away in my mind. It turned out to be pretty wonderful!
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I was locked out of Instagram because someone used my picture and set up a phony account. Then instagram locked me out instead/ Sorry if you got a follow request from the fake me. All is sorted and I'm happy to be back! Please follow the real me. If there isn't any art, it isn't me!
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A quiet morning with whispers of fall. I love how the soft outside light makes the colors feel even more warm and inviting in the house. Resanding and pickling the floors was a lot of work, but I love how home is brighter and cheerier. What else can I find to paint?
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I'm working on a series of paintings that express joy and love. Posting these and several more to my Etsy shop in hopes that these paintings find their way to hanging on bedroom walls where they can brighten a child's day! Because creating for Little Ones is my greatest joy.
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I create best from a place of joy. A dear friend brought me flowers on a dreary day a while back, and that little bouquet held a whole bunch of love, happiness, and inspiration! This is the second painting to come from that lovely moment.
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I had a high spirited and courageously strong grandmother and I want to be just like her some day. Meanwhile, I am inspired by all wise and wonderful women!
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I'm gearing up to paint a series of whimsical kitties and the way I always find my way into ideas is to just start sketching. It's begins with watching and drawing my Maine Coon girls and then imgination will soon kick in to craete some whimsy paintings. More soon!

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Creating in this scary time of uncertainty can be difficult, but I find if I keep showing up to the easel, cretivity keeps showing up for me, bringing a little joy, focus, and calm. I hope my paintings that come form this, like "Music is Joy" shares these emotions with others! And perhaps inspires others to keep creating in these difficult times!
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Squeee. Yesterday was our first sweater weather here in NH and it inspired me to paint "Sledding Puppies". I think I look forward to winter more than I enjoy the actual event. I just listed this painting, along with several other new works on my Etsy shop. Curl up with a cup of tea and stop by if you get a chance. (link to shop is in my bio)
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