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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.
Another fun thing I did while in Oklahoma was build some benches for my parents’ front porch.
I made three small benches so they’d be easier to move around to allow different seating arrangements and configurations. Or they could be lined up to create a nice place to lie down, as my dad quickly figured out.
I also built two tiny ottomans that can easily be tucked away beneath the benches when not in use.
Working with my hands has always brought me joy, and I love to build tangible objects that provide long-term, practical use. Paco helped, too. I love how calm he is around all the loud power tools – I’ve definitely conditioned him to the noise and sawdust over the years. 😆👩🏼🔧🛠️🪚
I finally picked up my paintbrushes after a month of being preoccupied with other responsibilities, I couldn`t focus on art.
It took a few days to get back into the swing of it, to where painting felt natural and less clumsy. It’s similar to working out – if you take a break from working your muscles, you can’t just jump in a month later and expect to be at the same place as when you left. That`s how injuries happen.
Instead, you have to slow down and be patient with getting back into the routine, the flow, and back to where it feels effortless instead of feeling like you’re making more of a mess with the paint than any progress.
Like everything in life, you’ve just gotta keep showing up and pushing through those awkward missteps until you find your footing again. 👩🏼🎨🎨🤪
I installed pop-out windows on the rear van doors, and I love them SO much. 😍
For years, I toyed with the option, but the price tag was always higher than I was willing to pay for something in the “nice to have” category and not a necessity.
While in Oklahoma, I happened to see a listing on Facebook Marketplace for a set of pop-out windows for 3x less than what I’d typically found, so I reached out, and the rest is history. 🥳
I had them tinted before I installed them so they’d match the rest of the windows, because I love the privacy they offer.
Installation was pretty quick and easy, and I’m amazed at how well the windows have improved the air flow in the van.
We’re back on the road and settling back into things.
Our last campsite didn’t have a signal, which was a wonderful forced unplugging. I didn’t realize how tired I was after three weeks working around my parents’ house and two long days of driving until I stopped moving. It was nice to have a few days to rest and recalibrate without digital distractions or doomscrolling. Paco must have needed it too.
We’ve had many long walks through trees, naps, slow, quiet mornings, and relocated to a new camp with a signal, so it’s back to life as usual – whatever that means. 🙃
New stickers just hit the shop! 🥳
I fell in love with juniper trees during my first year in the van, traveling through New Mexico and Utah. Their gnarled, twisted, and silvered bodies hooked me completely and I`ve been fascinated with them ever since.
These little stickers are a perfect way to celebrate that love, and I am so pleased with how they turned out.
Head to the link in my bio to see all available stickers 🙌🏼
The last time we were here, these calves were pretty small. Paco enjoyed tormenting them by running at the fence and barking in an attempt to get a rise, but they were never very bothered by him.
Now, a good deal larger, the calves are out to use Paco`s tricks against him, and he is not amused.
He`s so much tougher when there`s a fence between him and the cows. 😂😂
Our travels took a pivot and brought us back to Oklahoma.
It may not have been a planned route change, but I`m glad to be here to help my family. ♥️
One perk of being here is that I get to participate in the Kellyville Community Market this Saturday. I`ll be using the van`s awning as my tent, so you can`t miss my booth!
I`ll have paintings, stickers, and other goodies for sale.
If you`re in the area, stop by and say hello! 👋 Paco will not be in attendance, so if you`re hoping to meet him, I`ll save you the disappointment. 😅
Saturday, April 11
12-4p
21299 U.S. Bicycle Rte 66, Kellyville, OK 74039
This is Paco`s "pitiful starving puppy" look. 🙄
It worked on me when he was a puppy, those little eyes looking so sad and deprived. Now, I`m onto his trickster ways. I`m not saying I don`t still fall for his sappy little self, but at least I`m aware of it when I do.
Anyone who has met Paco in real life knows that dinner time is 5 o`clock SHARP. He starts reminding me about two hours prior, just in case I forget.
When time "sprang forward" with Daylight Saving, I thought I could trick him and push dinner back a bit, but I was wrong. I don`t know how he knew it was 5 o`clock when just the day before, it would`ve only been 4 o`clock, but he knew, and he was relentless. I swear he`s got a little wristwatch under all that fur. 🤨
His food is stored just to his right, where his little eyes keep shifting, so he`s strategically placed himself to remind me where his food and bowl are, just to be safe.
SUCH a diva. 🤦🏼♀️
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