Ever find yourself hovering over your artwork in that final stretch, muttering “Am I really done? I’m not sure I like my painting – I think it needs something…more!” Then...

Printing out photos and displaying them on your walls can be a fantastic way to capture your adventures. We take photos on our phones ‘til we’re blue in the face....

Okay, so I have a thought-provoking question for you. Do you think a paint-by-number kit can help you become a better artist? (You know the drill – you get a...

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably seen some of my artwork displayed on my website, Etsy, Instagram, TikTok, or maybe even hanging up in your own house.  When you see...

The *one* tool I’m just obsessed with right now?  Markers! Yep, that’s right. Good old-fashioned markers. The kind you played with as a child. Maybe there’s just something nostalgic about...

I know, I know. Finding your art style can be the hardest thing e-v-a-h! I get it!  I’ve been creating art for many moons now (yup, I’ve hit the half-century...

So…what’s all the buzz about washi tape!? Or, maybe you haven’t even heard of that before and you’re scratching your head right now… Well, that’s okay! You’re not alone.  But...

So, you’re an artist looking to start your own business and turn this passion of yours into a career! Congrats! The hardest part (deciding) is over. :) Now it’s time...

Illustrating and writing a book takes some careful planning. And there’s more to it than you might realize!  Here are the steps I took to create my new book “How...

When I create a new piece of art, I like to think of it as having multiple lives.  For example, a painting of a deer will probably get used on more...

Sometimes, as an artist, we can get in front of the canvas and then totally blank.  Where did all that creativity and excitement to paint come from before? Because it’s...

I always knew I wanted to be an artist. After graduating the University of Illinois in 1992 with a degree in graphic design, I took a handful of 9-5 jobs,...