Vintage Spartus Press Flash Camera.   Vintage cameras truly are the best. I have been painting them for a few years now and I still love painting them. So why stop? Oil on Paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 273 . To read more about this awesome project click  here...
Bored Panda. today is a day for plotting and planning. Oil on Paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 272 . To read more about this awesome project click  here...
Had a dream last night that a white peacock flew into my room. It was so lovely and graceful.  The best inspiration always comes from dreams. Don't you think? Oil on Paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 271 . To read more about this awesome project click  here ...
Portrait Practice. 20 minute sketch. Oil on Paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 270 . To read more about this awesome project click  here...
Happy day today. The local apple stand is officially open! There is the best apple stand pretty close to my house and it's the greatest. It's a stand based on the honor system and they have a little cash box you can leave your money in.  I can't wait to make pie! I mean that's truly that is were apples belong, right? Hope you are having a wonderful Saturday. Oil on Paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 269 .. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....
If you are from Portland, or visit Portland. You know we are serious brunchers.  If you are planning on going to brunch in Portland, either plan on a long wait or plan on going early and waiting in line. Is it worth it? 100% because it is pure deliciousness. As you know, I was at Feast over this past weekend. (It's Portland's most amazing food fest)  On Sunday, their main event is Tillamook's Brunch Village. The best part about it? is being able to eat from all the best brunch spots in town and they are all in one place. My tummy is still smiling. Everything was so delicious. I love all the different surprises from all the chefs and restaurants/bakeries.  Here are a few of my favorites. yay!! 1. Almond Crescent Cookies and Coconut Macaroons - Karen Kay Marie and Matilda Novak. Their parent's have a Hungarian restaurant located called Novak's Hungarian . 2. Brisket Bennedict w/ Qual Egg with a smoked hollandaise and a home made english muffin. Lardo&...
Fall is approaching and it's my favorite time of year to paint Oregon landscapes. Oregon is a place with all four seasons but fall is the most beautiful. The colors and that amazing Christmas tree smell is all around. Oil on Paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 268.. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....
OMG! It's officially the start of fall which means sweater weather. I think I could paint every sort of animal and put her in a sweater. Cuddly Fennic Fox The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 264.. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....
painting still life is still my favorite. not ever boring. I just love the everyday objects and bringing them out of the paper. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 266.. To read more about this awesome project click  here . ...
I only have a little over 100 days left of this challenge and I am still shocked I have made it this far. Usually on these types of large projects, I might start them and just let it go when it gets to hard. and trust me making art is one of the hardest things ever.   I think one of the biggest lessons I have learned so far has been how important it is to have art in your life. Whatever the form is. Art comes in different shapes and sizes and especially mediums. It just feels like this is what I should be doing.  I've started planning some new ventures and projects for the coming year and still on planning on incorporating a ton of art. because I need it. portrait practice. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 265.. To read more about this awesome project click  here . ...
fall has slowly started to creep in and all i want to do this Monday is curl up wit ha good book. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 264.. To read more about this awesome project click  here . ...
Today is a day of Brunch. I am headed to the annual Feast's Tillamook Brunch Village and I am prepared for pure deliciousness.! What's not to love about Brunch? the cocktails or the yummy food? I have always been really intimidated by painting eggs. I'm not sure if its the translucent quality of the eggs or getting the goo just right. I should practice some more, but I can see what's so alluring about painting them. The balance of the whites with the yellow of the yolk. What are you up to today? oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 263.. To read more about this awesome project click  here . ...
ship in a bottle. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 262.. To read more about this awesome project click  here . ...
Tough day to make art today. Both kiddos have the flu. :( 10 minute study. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 261.. To read more about this awesome project click  here . ...
Bluebird vintage school bus. I have been waking up early again to make art and it feels so great. It's amazing what you can accomplish before everyone in the house get's up. Fall is slowly creeping in here and leaves are already turning. What are you up to this Thursday oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 260.. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....
If you are in Portland. Feast is currently happening! Feast Portland is not just an ordinary food festival highlighting Oregon ingredients but it is the event. It has spectacular food and you get to meet a ton of celebrity chefs. It was so super fun last year, that I am so excited to attend this year. There are so many up and coming restaurants to try and it's the best place to try it all. The events during the festival range from classes to fancy smancy dinners. It is truly a food festival that has something for every sort of eater. Now the only thing I have to do to get ready to find some stretchy pants. To get the full list and schedule. Head on over to the official Feast website. Want to read past feast posts click here .!...
portrait practice. loving stripes lately too. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 259.. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....
Today is my birthday! Yikes. I have never been a huge fan of birthdays. Not sure if it's the getting older part or having more time slipping by. Time is a funny thing and only gets quicker as you get older. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 258.. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....
cake! gotta have it. Did you have a good weekend? oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 257.. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....
On the road! It's so hard not to be inspired by the big bellowing clouds and open road. The blue sky spanning over head. Happy Sunday. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 256.. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....
Ugh no internet! So I have to settle with uploading from my phone.  It's tough making art on the road and I miss my studio so very much. 20 minute sketch. Oysterville, Wa oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 255.. To read more about this awesome project click  here . ...
Are you ready for the weekend? I am! oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 254. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....
Pizza.. sigh. Pizza will forever be one of my favorite food groups. Yes food groups. Don't judge!  I could easily eat pizza every day, and it's the best for breakfast. I think it's so great because there are so many different kinds and when your in a pinch.. there is always pizza! Pizza is surprisingly hard to paint. The melty layers of cheese with the shine of the pepperoni. I do love a painting challenge and this was one.  I usually like to use a small round brush and think next time to use more of flat tip brush to have less defined strokes. I'm sure this won't be the last pizza painting because who doesn't love pizza? oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 253. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....
mornings have easily turned into my favorite part of the day. the quiet before both kiddos and dogs trample through the house.  We have been unpacking and organizing our new house but it still feels like there is just a never ending amount of boxes to dig through.  We have started painting and figuring out our kitchen remodel. Currently the kitchen has teal cabinets with ivy wall paper. (pictures coming soon!) and every room is painted pink. We didn't realize this before we moved in but it's the original color of the house and pink is in every closet and the inside of the garage. lots of work and diys in the near future. but at least there are morning breakfasts in bed before the day really starts.  oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 252.. To read more about this awesome project click  here . ...
The day after labor day really marks the end of summer. It has been such a hot summer year, that all I can think about is the cool crisp air of fall.  I don't know if I am ready to let go of summer. Aerial view of the river. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 251.. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....
I am so thrilled that Feast Portland is vast approaching. Feast Portland is not just an ordinary food and drink festival.  It is THE festival for food and drink.  If you want to eat really awesome food, that truly celebrates the pacific north west.  Feast is for four days and has tons of different events and lots of chances to rub elbows with celebrity chefs. I had such a blast last year and this year's Feast is seriously right around the corner.  Eek!...
jelly fish. I was recently at a restaurant with a jelly fish tank. There is something so magical and sublime about how they float and glide. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 250.. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....
oh if only i could have a flower crown everyday. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 249.. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....
My neighbor next door has the most beautiful kitty cat... but I don't think he likes me. Happy Caturday! oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 248.. To read more about this awesome project click  here . ...
10 minute sketch. Helvetia, Oregon. It really doesn't get much prettier. Sometimes I think I never have enough to paint but other times I think only a few minutes is all your really need to capture the moment. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 247.. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....
I whipped up a big batch of Nutella pancakes for lunch, which makes the best kind of lunch. I have to say Nutella goes with just about everything. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 246.. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....
oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 245.. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....
portrait practice.  How is your Tuesday going? oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 244.. To read more about this awesome project click  here ....