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A nomad Artist, living and creating in a self-converted van, I paint in a jubilant riot of color to harness the splendor of landscapes through which I travel.
For those of you who asked if the barn I`d shared in my stories was real...
#enchantedforest #pnw #moss #barn #forest #mistymorning #magic
Almost missed #nationaldogday🐶 !
Paco fills my days with so much joy and love, even when he`s giving me his judgy side eye. 😒
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A month has passed since Paco, the van, and I ferried over to Whidbey Island, WA.
I thought we`d be here a few days, week max, but as tends to happen, the Universe had different plans.
I`ve spent my days helping friends renovate their home and wrangle their large garden. It`s such a beautiful place and I`ve been balancing morning walks along lagoons with the physical labor of being a handywoman.
Here`s a photo dump of our time here. We cross back over to the mainland in a few days to continue adventuring and connecting with friends and family in the area.
I took advantage of being somewhere with steady wifi to upload several new paintings onto my website shop. 🙌🏼
These colorful little paintings have been traveling across the country with me, just WAITING to be shared so they can find new homes. 🥰
Click the link in my bio to see the full collection. 👆🏼
#artist #landscapepaintings #acrylicpainting #artforsale
Finding a perfect campsite is like stumbling upon a unicorn while walking through the forest.
I lucked out and did just that while staying near Hood River, OR - found the perfect campsite, that is, not an actual unicorn. 🦄
The ability to stay in one spot for the full 14-day camp limit is a wonderful treat. A lengthier stay allows me to fully unfold into a space and fall into a nice rhythm of living in the van. Paco and I went for long walks each day; there were multiple lakes for him to fish in, and the perfect weather allowed me a few hours of painting nearly every day.
While everyone`s version of a "perfect" campsite may differ, for me, it`s finding a quiet spot secluded from roads that might have busy traffic, plenty of sunshine to keep the solar panels charged, ample walking opportunities, and where I feel safe. Bonus features include proximity to a water source, actual trails within walking distance (as opposed to walking along forest roads), tall trees, wildlife, and silent solitude.
This site had all that and more. Not only was it quiet, but we were surrounded by towering trees and a vast network of trails and forest roads, which meant every walk felt like a "choose your own adventure" game. A mama bear and her cub passed through our camp on an almost daily basis, and it was amazing to watch them from the safety of the van. Thankfully, they kept to themselves, and we kept to ourselves. Even more exciting was the multitude of huckleberries that ripened just before we departed, and I picked SO many to take with us on our journey.
We left that campsite a few weeks ago, but it will forever hold a spot in my heart as one of my all-time faves. ♥️
Obligatory van under the (almost) full moon pic.
I`ll never grow tired of watching the moon rise and drench everything in its silvery light.
I love finding a great campsite that allows us to sit in one place for an extended period of time.
The weather has been perfect and I have been painting up a storm, which feels WONDERFUL! 👩🏼🎨
I’m playing around with making bigger paintings on loose canvas. I love being able to paint with my entire arm again, not just my wrist, which is all the movement required when creating small works.
So far, using magnets to hold the canvas against the van is working just fine, but I may need to make some improvements for the future. I’ve got a few ideas rolling around in my noggin. 🤔👩🏼🔧
I found a wonderful place to park the van down by a river.
Sometimes I love not having a phone signal. My soul was in dire need of flowing water, the sway of tall trees, raindrops, long walks, and unplugging entirely.
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#vanlife #vandownbytheriver #rogueriver #oregon #offgrid #unplug #dogs #river #outdoors #forest #naturegirl #trees #forestlover #explore #ilovemylife
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