We're In A Magazine!
Paco and I are featured in the Summer edition of Where Women Create,Β and I am so excited to share it with you.Β
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A nomadic 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.
Sometimes vanlife really is full of rainbows and sunshine. ππ
This beauty appeared after a loud and intense thunderstorm rolled through.
I couldn`t help but stand in the rain watching at all the vibrant colors intensify and then fade (and snap about a billion photos). It felt so near that I could reach out and touch it. Shame I didn`t see any pots of gold at the end though! πͺ
It sure was a wonderful sight to behold. π
#doublerainbow
This painting sold before it even reached my online shop! ππΌ
I began working on this piece last July, while camped near Hood River, OR. It was one of my favorite campsites and we spent two weeks there, exploring everything within walking distance.
One particular sunset is what inspired this painting. A ruby light fell over everything and made the trees glow in jeweled tones.
I immediately sketched the scene and got to work β though I wouldnβt actually complete the painting until September.
Itβs titled, βHidden Splendor,β in reverence for all those magical moments that can sometime slip by unnoticed.
Now, the painting hangs in Colorado in a bright, new frame and I absolutely love the way it all came together. π₯°
Proof that Paco is part mountain goat. π
#climbeverymountain #dogsofinstagram #hikingwithdogs #mountains #hikingdogsofinstagram
Weβve been camped in some pretty incredible places, none of which had a phone signal.
So, get ready for an onslaught of posts to catch up with our adventures.
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I had the honor of being interviewed by my good friend, Steve Harper, for his podcast, `The Ripple Effect.`
We chat about the impact these past seven (!!!) years in the van have had on me, both personally and creatively.
I share the story of how Paco and I were featured in the magazine, @wherewomencreate discuss what I call "Van Therapy," and how this nomad lifestyle has completely transformed me.
Be sure to share with anyone you think might enjoy our story. I always love hearing from people who live a similar lifestyle, or maybe you have questions about where to begin with vanlife; I`d be happy to share lessons I`ve picked up along the way.
Enjoy! π©πΌβπ¨πΆ
We`ve been hiking a lot lately, and I`ve been taking so many photographs, I need to go through them to create a few "proper" posts.
So, in the meantime, here`s a collection of Paco enjoying various icy cold water sources.
#dogsofinstagram #doglover #hikingwithdogs #outdoordog #hiking
Just a quick 3000`+ elevation hike for a signal. π
We`ve been camped in the mountains without service, so here`s a proof of life pic.
More to follow when we return to civilization.
Another successful Art Market in the books! ππΌ
Participating in art markets while living full-time in a van can be a tricky feat.
While dog sitting for friends last month, I built an entire new display set up to showcase my paintings. Since there`s not a lot of room in the van for big bulky wooden furniture pieces, other friends allowed me to store everything in their basement until the day of the show. Proof that sometimes it takes a village indeed, and that some things in fact cannot be done alone.
Thank you to everyone who came out to see me and everyone who went home with a painting or print! I have so much fun talking to people about my art and hearing their reactions to it. π
Now, it`s back to the forest to regenerate and start creating again! π©πΌβπ¨πΆπ²
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