The 2024 vision board and statements event was so successful! I had such a great time. I co-hosted this event with Cayla Merrill who energy-coached the session to help folks center themselves – it was fantastic. I thought of this idea when I saw everyone declaring their word of the year and I just felt […]
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What an amazing year! Here are a dozen things that stood out to me from this past year. It’s important to reflect and document because I promise in a few years, you won’t remember as easily and you owe it to yourself to remember and celebrate. Again and again! I invested in myself 7x My
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Each heart on this painting symbolizes 10 kids found in unmarked graves at Residential Schools across North America. If the discovery of these graves has moved you to support and fight for Indigenous communities, consider extending your awareness to the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). Educate yourself on both issues; they
What I adore most about undertaking commissions is delving into the diverse tastes and visions of my clients. It’s a journey of growth, an opportunity for me to expand my skills and abilities while bringing their unique ideas to life. Commissions serve as my playground, where I experiment with techniques I might not have encountered
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Ever find yourself pondering, ‘Do I have enough paintings?’ It’s a curious thought, isn’t it? Defining ‘enough’ is like chasing a mirage. Yet, gazing at my pieces showcased at markets or neatly arranged in my studio, a swell of pride engulfs me. Each brushstroke, every print, they’re my creations. Sometimes I forget, prints are born
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“When our hands touch, I can feel the promise of love in your fingertips.” – Yosa Buson Why do I start a majority of my social media posts with quotes? Especially quotes with themes of love? Honestly, it’s one of the handful of things about the human experience I find valuable. Self Love, Parental Love,
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The Art Market Adventure! Ever had that burning desire to participate in something while simultaneously feeling terrified to take the plunge? Yeah, that was me all last year. I spent months admiring local artists and stalking organizers of various markets throughout the fall. I promised myself that once I had enough stuff to sell, I’d
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I have so many photos of the girls that feel like pure magic to me. I want to illustrate all of them, even if we’re not in the correct season. I tried a light handed bokeh effect. I’m not as thrilled with how that came out but I think with a different medium it would’ve
I’m expanding my offerings and my skill set and wanted a space where it could shine on its own. Check out Sakaya on instagram. Let me know what you think!
Inspired by Claude Monet’s Field of Poppies and I love how my lady and her son turned out. I do want to figure out a better brush and brush stroke to get better floral textures but it’s also difficult working on a small scale. Speaking of poppies, I need to start gathering my garden materials