Hi, I'm Lisa

I`ve been moving much more quickly than I prefer this week, buzzing along Interstates, blazing through states, and burning through gas (which pains me!).

My Art Residency wrapped up on Wednesday, and we hit the road that afternoon. There was a cold and muddy overnight stay in an Oregon forest, the next night was spent in an open field with enormous wind turbines in Idaho, we blazed through the eastern corner of Nevada, and now we are in the vast Utah landscapes.

Typically, I keep my drive time under three hours, but I wanted to get to Utah, where I could sit still for a good long stretch before it was time to get back on the road toward our next adventure.

I love being back in the van, though. This is our home, and it feels nice to be settled into our normal routines, wandering around in nature, painting, creating, and slipping back into a slow rhythm of life.
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IT’S TIME! IT’S TIME!

Ornaments are up in my shop now! Tap the link in my bio to see the collection.

Take a look and snag your favorite before it’s gone!
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I could not have asked for a better time of year to experience Leavenworth, WA.

The Autumn colors were unbelievably divine; rich and bold in every direction.

I`m so very grateful to have been chosen as the @LOGEcamps Artist in Residence for this location, and for all of the experiences and connections made while here.

Today, we check out of the hotel and travel down the road toward our next adventure. Paco is definitely going to miss all the treats. 🐶👩🏼‍🎨
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Ornaments go on sale ONE week from today!

Here’s a little sneak peek at some that will be available.

Set your reminders for November 6th! ...

We found the golden larches!

Fellow nomad friends passed through Leavenworth, so I took the day off from painting and we all headed into the mountains - and let me tell ya, the mountains and trees did not disappoint (but really, do they ever? 🤷🏼‍♀️)

I can`t get over how vivid all the Fall colors are. I`ve been here two weeks and thought the colors would start fading away by now, but nope, everything is still going strong, and a new wave of vibrance is coming into swing.

I finally saw my very first golden larch! I`d never even heard of a larch tree until I met them in Montana during our first year in the van, and when locals told me they turn golden in the Fall, I was hooked. That was 2020, and I`ve always held onto the hope of getting back to Montana at "just" the right moment so I could see the colors - I had no idea I could experience them right here in Washington. 🤯 They`re so beautiful, and a richer, deeper golden tone from the bright yellow aspens.

Paco thoroughly enjoyed zipping along the trail with his dog friends and swimming in the chilly Icicle Creek, and I`m ever so grateful the hotel room includes a dog towel for drying him off!

What a wonderful day, reconnecting with friends, traveling through new forests, and finally setting my sights on what felt like the elusive golden larch. 😍🥰🌲
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