Are you thinking about doing a year-long project? Well, today, January first or any other day is the day! You just have to simply start and it's a big deal! I want to be completely honest with you about the journey. It's hard, it's not hard every day but there are periods of time that you will not want to make art or be creative at all. Like when you're sick or when your kid keeps you up all night and wants you to sleep in their teeny tiny toddler bed. (I am totally talking about Everett) What I have learned along the way is that in these moments I don't necessarily want make the best art, but I use that time to think about my process, what I want to be creating, practice some new skills or maybe try a new idea. The best piece of advice when you are feeling uncreative or uninspired is to acknowledge it and realize there are other ways in finding your creativity. It doesn't have to be hard or perfect or ugly or beautiful. This year long journey is about showi...
I did it! I created an original piece of art every single day in 2017! WAHOO! It's been three whole years of showing up every day and sharing it with you. It has been nothing short of a whirlwind and a very spiritual art making experience. It gives me an immense amount of gratitude for the creative journey because it's extraordinary what one person can do when they truly and deeply listen to their truth. The power of creating something is one of the most rewarding journeys one can do and has filled my soul in more ways then I could have imagined. I have a tendency to get overwhelmed with appreciation and even more gratitude because I have read every single note, message, email and comment. I started this project purely for selfish reasons because I wanted to keep being creative after the birth of my second child. It sounds like such a small request and gift for myself. Thank you! I plan on continuing into 2018 and I am even more excited to keep creating. I know I have a t...
The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 355  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
Vintage Savoy Camera in mint The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 355  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
getting ready for the new year. oil on paper. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 354  T o read more about this awesome project click  here ...
more quick sketches.. trying to make  it to the new year. oil on paper. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 353  T o read more about this awesome project click  here ...
who spent all day in their pajamas? me! oil on paper. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 352  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
Quickest of sketches. Today is meant for pajamas, candy and putting together lego sets. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 351  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
Who else doesn't wrap until Christmas Eve. Less than 30 seconds of sketching. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 350  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
quick 1 minute sketch. feeling very burned out from painting and the holidays. im just going to be doing quick sketches to get me through. oil on wood The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 349  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
“We ran as if to meet the moon.”  ―  Robert Frost oil on wood The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 348  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
Sabre 620 vintage camera The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 347  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
fine. guilty pleasure. oil on paper- less than 2 minute sketch. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 346  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
since we all are sick in the house, a pile of oranges. oil on wood. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 345  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” ― Oscar Wilde oil on wood. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 344  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
still painting.. getting ready for upcoming things.. oil on wood. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 343  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
2 minute sketch. who has time?  oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 342  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
poinsettias. 2 minute sketch. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 341  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”  ―  Ralph Waldo Emerson oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 340  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
Getting so close to wrapping up the year with this project and it seems like at the end of the year is always the hardest because of all the holidays shenanigans.   oil on  wood The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 339  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
"'What day is it?', asked Winnie the Pooh. 'It's today,' squeaked Piglet. 'My favorite day,' said Pooh." — The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh  by A. A. Milne I just can't get over this camera. oil on  wood The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 338  T o read more about this awesome project click  here ...
Who else is recovering from the weekend? Well other then the house being a tornado. I can put orange slices, cranberries, rosemary, and cinnamon sticks into a pot and then the whole house smells like Christmas.  oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 337  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
less than a minute sketch. back at Crafty Wonderland today! and not much time for but just hitting the brush to the paper. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 336  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
Still at Crafty Wonderland... If your in Portland, be sure to stop by! oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 335  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
This weekend. I will be at Crafty Wonderland this weekend and out of the studio. Just a couple minute sketch of a bow. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 334  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
Crafty Wonderland is this weekend! This year I am participating in Crafty Wonderland. There are over 250 vendors and the first 150 shoppers each day get the infamous Crafty Wonderland goodie bag! Wahooo! I will be at booth 201, so when you get your map at the front door, come by and say hi. This is a big leap for me because I am generally pretty introverted, so doing a big event like this is good for me to get out of my comfort zone and out of my studio. I will be there will original paintings, prints, and several of my sketchbooks that you can flip through from my Making Art Every Day Project. See you there!! Details! December 9th and 10th. Times 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Oregon Convention Center : Hall A 777 NE MLK Jr Blvd. Portland, Oregon ...
Wow! The 10th annual Big 500 opens this weekend! This is my all time favorite Portland art show. I have participated in this magical event every single year. The show has over 500 artists that are part of the show, which means there are lots of different types of artistic disciplines. Each artist is given 8 inch by 8 inch wood panels and they can choose whatever they wish to create. Every piece of art is the exact same price ($40!) and the show is hung saloon style. The show is also cash and carry, which means that it is first come first serve. You take the art you want off the wall and you can bring it home that night. The biggest tip for attending this show is to get there early because there will be a lot of people.  There are people that wait in line for several hours before the show opens. There are a lot of collectors and artists that look forward to this show every year, and I am one of them! This is just one of those special events where its so beautiful seeing all the diff...
And a partridge in a pear tree oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 333  T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
Clearly not our house, since the extent of our christmas lights is Tim putting up one of those projection lights. This is my neighbors house, and all those twinkly lights. 2 minute sketch oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 332 T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
vintage stocking. not much time for any sort of creativity. Since I am getting ready to participate in Crafty Wonderland this weekend. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 332 T o 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 332 T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
The deer that came to visit my yard this morning. Last nights dream. I was catching clouds. 1 minute sketch. oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 331 T o read more about this awesome project click  here ...
Last nights dream. I was catching clouds. 1 minute sketch. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 330 T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
oil on paper Happy December. When the tree matches the stars. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 329 T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
oil on paper paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 328 T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
What dreams are made of. oil on paper wood. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 327 T o 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 326 T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
It happened ! Everett turned 3! and he has so much energy and is constantly keeping me on my toes. He is my darter and my shy guy. My favorite is when he still gives me the full body hugs and pulls me in close when its bed time. He always asks for big hugs and makes sure that I am ok. He loves chocolate chip cookies and has a pretty big sweet tooth. Loves racing and launching his whole body while he runs. He is very ticklish and laughs at all of my jokes. Now I just have to get him to potty train. Happiest of Birthdays Ev. ...
vintage santa snow glove. 10 minute sketch. oil on paper. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 325 T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
Quick 1 minute sketch. the last of the flowers in my yard. oil on paper. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 324 T o read more about this awesome project click  here ...
We spent the afternoon hunting for Christmas trees!  We picked out our beauty and they were shaking the tree before it goes into the bailer and about 1000 (literally) lady bugs came out of it. I think we found the luckiest tree. oil on paper. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 323 T o read more about this awesome project click  here ...
robin. black friday. oil on paper. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 323 T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
I have too many things to be grateful for but happy that I survived hosting thanksgiving. and these are Everett's Birthday balloons because now a days balloons never die. Happy Thanksgiving Friends. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 322 T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
It's funny how much I can accomplish in just a few minutes. Just so I can have the paint hit the surface. Preparing to host thanksgiving tomorrow, so art time has been limited.  Maybe a 2 minute sketch tops. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 321 T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
Jaguar with diamond vision. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 320 T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. " Steve Jobs Getting so close to making it another year of this journey. 2 minute sketch The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 319 T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
A lot of firsts this year, especially with this guy! Everett starting a whole new chapter and missing his big sister terribly. He loves her so much, but this is such a good way for him to make his own friends and grow.  He is most excited to get lots of play ground time and playing with lots of new puzzles. The structure will be good for him and having to learn how to follow directions from a teacher. Can't wait to see what the year has for this guy....