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I’m kicking off our 6th year in the van by opening a dialogue with YOU!
I’ll respond to every question with a blog post. Don’t be shy!

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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.

We are officially back to living in the van full-time. ππΌππ©πΌβπ¨πΆ
Itβs the first time in years I donβt have a dog sitting gig or any other calendared event to schedule our travels around. Sure, I plan to connect with friends and family along the way, but as of now, the calendar is wiiiiiide open.
So, get ready for an uptick in photos from our adventures and daily stories to bring all of you along the journey with us.
Iβll also finally get to answering all the questions submitted and turning them into blog posts (I know...I knowβ¦.totally dropped the ball on that one π€¦πΌββοΈ).
If youβre in the PNW and need a mural or pet sitter, reach out!

Thatβs a wrap on the Las Vegas mural! ππΌπ₯³
Everything about this experience was so easy and wonderful, and I am SO grateful for the opportunity.
The request to paint this mural arrived the night before I was leaving Flagstaff, and since I was heading towards Vegas anyway, I decided to meet with the family and see their space.
We fleshed out the details of the design while Paco and I retreated to the mountains to escape the 100Β°+ heat, then returned when temps dropped and I got to work. I admit, there was a moment when I thought weβd have to push the project to the Fall, but the weather decided to cooperate and we had 80s, clouds, and rain most of the week, which was absolutely fantastic.
I put in some long hours, but completed the mural in four days and couldnβt be happier with the results.
Iβll be sure to share more photos and videos so you can get the full experience of how bright and colorful it is.
Want a mural in your own space? Reach out and we can talk shop! If youβre in the Scottsdale, Phoenix, Henderson, or Vegas areas, bookings begin in October, once the heat calms down, and extend through winter. If youβre located in a western state where temps are cooler, I could point the van your direction and splash some color into your home! π©πΌβπ¨π¨ποΈπΆ

I thought itβd be fun to let you all into my home by sharing some of the small details that make it unique to me, as well as insight into things I did differently with this second van, upgrades I made, design components I replicated from my last van, and more.
Curious about something specific? Leave a comment below or send me a DM and Iβll share it in a future post!
First up is a more recent addition to the vanβs outer dΓ©cor. While wandering through the forest in Flagstaff, AZ, I found the most incredible elk antler. It was by far the largest antler shed Iβve found in all of my travels, and I beamed with joy as I carried it for the three-mile journey back to the van.
While I had a different vision for where I wanted to mount it onto the van, I greatly underestimated how much of a curve the end of the antler had and how far it stuck out.
I love where it sits now, subtle yet still proudly displayed and hopefully out of the way enough to not impale any birds while driving or get caught on trees as I navigate forest roads.π

I upgraded the awning situation on this new van build. It was one of the βsplurgesβ I made because I knew it would 100% be worth every penny.
My old van had a basic awning setup that required a step stool to reach and I had to manually unroll it to set up and re-roll it to pack it away β which usually took a few tries as it never rolled up perfectly enough to fit into the housing. I know that sounds SO hard, right? But try rolling a large unwieldy awning when wind gusts are carrying you away, or when a forest fire kicks up and youβre frantically trying to get out as quickly as possible. That awning served me well, but because it was so cumbersome to put up and take down, I didnβt use it as often as I wouldβve liked.
So, I upgraded to a @fiamma__official F45s awning and BOY is it a game changer. Itβs not only made of more durable materials, it is SO easy to set up and take down.
Thereβs a fabulous metal handle that I simply hook onto the aluminum casing, turn, and voila! The awning emerges on its own, unrolls and rolls back with smooth perfection, and the legs are so easy to set up and pack back into place. Itβs pure magic.
I have used it much already, and donβt even think twice about setting it up, even if just for a short time because setup and take down are so simple.
If youβre contemplating an awning for your rig, or thinking about upgrading your current situation, I definitely recommend the Fiamma β and no, this isnβt a paid endorsement (though wouldnβt that be great if it were!?) β I just appreciate a good product when I find it and want to share.

Can I just talk about how much I love the giant art table I built in the van?
I LOVE having all this space to create! π©πΌβπ¨πΆ
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Watching Paco`s ear hair blow in the wind will forever be one of my favorite things. π₯°
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I decided to extend the mural while I was back in Scottsdale, and I`m amazed by how much of a difference it makes!
It really pulls the entire backyard together now. π€©

Thank you for all of the birthday wishes yesterday! π It was a wonderful celebration filled with hikes, dogs, lots of cupcakes, delicious food, and friends.
Here`s to another trip around the sun and many more adventures ahead! π₯°π₯³πΆπππΌ

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