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.
Iβm so excited to finally share this painting publicly! π
I want to introduce you all to βMountain Magicβ.
Some friends commissioned me to create this painting for them. Itβs their favorite view β and mine, too! β from the Pennsylvania Gulch trail in Blue River, CO.
It was an honor to be allowed to paint such a cherished scene. I poured all my own awe and admiration for the view into it, and I absolutely love how it all came together.
The painting is 44β x 48β, which was the average size of my paintings before van life. I was thrilled to be able to work on such a large scale again, even if it did come with some fun challenges along the way. π€ͺ
I took a lot of photos and videos of how I maneuvered such a large panel inside the van, and Iβll be sharing those in the near future. ππΌππ©πΌβπ¨π
#art #acrylicpainting #landscapeart #artist
A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to return to one of my favorite hikes.
This time, we went farther than usual, which meant Paco got to swim in five different bodies of water instead of the usual two. ππΌ
Not a bad day for a dog β or his human. π
The wildflowers blanketed the meadows and provided bursts of colors in every direction. It was pure delight and I took far too many photos.
So much inspiration! π
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
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