We're In A Magazine!
Paco and I are featured in the Summer edition of Where Women Create,ย and I am so excited to share it with you.ย
Shop the Latest
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.
We`re in a magazine! ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ
It`s an absolute honor to be included in the Where Women Create Magazine, Summer 2026 edition.
Paco and I are highlighted in the Pet Tales segment, because, as we all know, he`s the *real* star of this show! ๐๐ถ๐
This beautiful magazine is officially rolling out to bookstores and newsstands this week.
LINK is in my bio with info to order one online if you can`t find one in stores.
Enjoy! ๐๐ผโค๏ธ
#wherewomencreate #artstudio #artist #womencreate
Welcome to our quiet corner of the internet.
If you enjoy the Great Outdoors, long walks with dogs, vanlife adventures, or colorful artwork created in unique places, then you`re in the right place.
Follow along for more of all of the above, as well as intermittent surprises.
I`m so glad you`re here! ๐ค
New paintings are live!
I am beyond grateful for the email subscribers who snagged their favorite paintings and prints during the early preview. I love knowing my art is headed to joyful new homes! ๐ค
Did someone buy the painting you had your eye on? No worries! You can still get it in print form.
This collection spans beyond original paintings. There are three different mug styles and a boldly colored tote bag, which I can attest is tough enough to withstand vanlife and heavy usage. ๐ช๐ผ
Visit the Desert Memories Collection link in my bio to see all the goodies! ๐๐ผ๐
#art #painting #saguaro #desert #artforsale
The final paintings included in my "Desert Memories" Collection, which goes live on June 2. ๐ฅณ
Head to the link in my bio and sign up for emails to get early access!
"Echo from the Past" and "Whisper" are inspired by Monument Valley, which stradles the border of Utah and Arizona. The giant sandstone formations that tower over the desert floor and seemingly appear from nowhere are quite the sight to see. The first time I experienced these unique structures, I was equally amazed by the reflection of the red earth against the clouds. On bright, sunny days, the clouds reflected the warm, earthy red and ochre tones, giving them a blushed, rosy underbelly.
#monumentvalley #painting #artforsale #art
The third painting from my "Desert Memories" Collection, which goes live June 2.
Head to the link in my bio and sign up for emails to get early access! ๐
"Ragged Top Mountain" is inspired by our stays in the Ironwood Forest National Monument. This craggy mountain is considered the crown jewel of the area. We spent hours exploring the sandy washes that wound through the valleys and introduced me to a wide array of vegetation I`d never encountered before.
#arizona #art #acrylicpainting #cactuslover
Another painting from my "Desert Memories" Collection, which goes live June 2.
Head to the link in my bio and sign up for emails to get early access! โ๐ผ
"Steadfast" was inspired by our time camping in the Ironwood Forest National Monument. There`s an otherworldly aspect to walking among the tall saguaro cacti and seeing them in their varying sizes, shapes, and personalities. It`s like weaving through a crowd, but everyone has frozen in place. I`ve camped there several times because it`s such a magical and peaceful place. ๐๏ธ๐ต
#cactusart #saguaro #art #painting #originalart
This is 1 of the 5 paintings in my "Desert Memories" Collection, which goes live June 2. ๐๐ผ
Head to the link in my bio and sign up for emails to get early access! โ๐ผ
"Together Forever" was inspired by a campsite in the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge near Yuma, AZ, during our very first year of van dwelling. These two saguaro were young compared to others in the area. When a saguaro is 6 to 8 feet tall, it is 35 to 70 years old, and they begin to develop arms at 75 to 100 years of age, which is pretty remarkable. This pair stood next to our campsite, and every time I glanced over, it felt like I was witnessing a tender moment between a couple as they took in the view.
#art #desertpainting #saguaro #acrylicpainting #artofinstagram
Itโs been more than two years since Iโve dabbled in watercolors.
When I discovered a beautiful lake less than half a mile from our last campsite, I knew I wanted to paint it.
I scooped a bit of water from the lake, planted myself on a rock, and sketched out some loose drawings. Paco walked back and forth in the water, hunting fish. Great blue herons flew overhead, ducks glided by, fish hurled themselves out of the water, a bald eagle sat in a nearby tree, and frogs provided the soundtrack.
Though these may not be the most amazing paintings โ my grasp of watercolor techniques is *very* limited โ the experience brought a calm, meditative state. I hadnโt allowed myself to simply โplayโ with painting in a very long time. It was nice to let go of expectations and embrace the simple joy of creating.
๐๐ฉ๐ผโ๐จ๐๏ธ๐ถ
Join the Adventure!
Join my email list for art, adventures, early access to new artwork, and fun blog updates.