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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.
I could watch his ear hair blow in the wind all day long. π
Our days have been nice and quiet lately. We go out on big explorations in the mornings, then Paco assumes this position while I paint.
I love when we can stay parked at one campsite for the full 14-day limit. The longer span allows us both to relax into the space and into our routines. I`m able to be more productive and creative, and Paco really hones both napping and squirrel hunting skills.
Slow living is definitely my speed. ππΆπ©πΌβπ¨
#dogs #sleepingdog #bliss
Just because I live in a van doesn`t mean I can`t bake delicious Birthday Brownies! π
I love my little Omnia Oven. I learned about it from another vanlifer, and as someone who enjoys cooking, there was no question I needed to add it to my arsenal. (thanks @claire.brandhorst !!) π₯³
This is a modified version of a recipe I found via @the.roasted.root - Almond Flour Double Chocolate Banana Bread. I swapped 1/3 cup of almond flour for protein powder to ramp up the protein, and swirled some peanut butter into the top - because, obviously, peanut butter makes everything better. π€·πΌββοΈ
These brownies - or banana bread, whatever you wanna call it - turned out perfect. π They are absolutely delicious, so moist, light, and airy. Not too over-sweet, and the hint of instant espresso really made them feel classy. π€€π€€
I don`t even feel guilty about eating all of them - that`s what birthday desserts are for, right?
Today`s nature reminder: Leaning on others is a sign of strength, courage, and connection, not weakness.
(Though I do admit I stared at the smaller tree for a long time wondering how it *really* felt about carrying all that weight π€)
I love when we find a campsite near multiple trails for exploring. We`ve left tracks over miles and miles around here.
But it`s the quiet evening walks that are my favorite. Slow rambles through the trees as the sun dips low on the horizon. The wind stills, the birds swoop by on their way to roost for the night, everything feels calm and serene.
#dogs #goldenhour #hike
A glimpse at my van studio setup! π©πΌβπ¨
It has been SO windy outside that we`ve been spending a lot of time in the van with the doors closed. That`s not necessarily a bad thing. On sunny, nice-weather days, I tend to get so distracted by exploring outdoors that I don`t get much work done!
Paco doesn`t mind indoor days at all, because that means he gets more uninterrupted nap time.
These little paintings will be finished and ready for new homes soon. Sign up for my newsletter in my bio and be the first to see them! π₯³
#dogs #artstudio #art
We are back in the land of tall trees, and oh, how I have missed them! π²
Our campsite was surrounded by more junipers than pines, but I`ll take whatever I can get. It has been delightful to go for long walks along trails that weave through the trees. They`ve also been great buffers against the strong gusts of wind battering the van. π΅βπ«
Sunsets have been on point lately. I think my camera roll from last week is 94% sunset and Paco photos. π€·πΌββοΈπΆπ
Who`s ready for the weekend?! ππΌββοΈππΌββοΈ
Things have been WINDY lately. π΅βπ«
Wind is my least favorite weather. We`ve been in too many wildfires during our travels that now, big gusts of wind make me anxious. Hopefully everyone in the area is heeding the high wind and fire warnings that have been issued. π€πΌπ€πΌ
#dogsofinstagram #dogs #happydog
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