Custom pet portraits are my favorite commissions to do! I love bringing beloved animal family members to life with paint. Each portrait is hand painted to order and based on a photo (or photos) you provide of the pet. Prices vary, starting as low as $75, depending on size, complexity of the ... Read More about Custom Pet Portraits (for the Holidays)
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How to Run with an Idea (Even if You Don’t Know Where You’re Going!)
How to run with an idea? Maybe how to run after it! That's kind of what happened anyway! A Little Creative Challenge It all started out innocently enough. I joined a 5-day creative challenge to create a snowman design with two coordinating prints to go with it. (Below is what I ended up ... Read More about How to Run with an Idea (Even if You Don’t Know Where You’re Going!)
Designing A Van Wrap
It all started with this cookbook I illustrated and somehow snowballed into the biggest (literally) design project I've done to date. Last fall the Estacada Public Library contacted me wondering if I'd be interested in designing the vinyl wrap around their new bookmobile. They said they wanted ... Read More about Designing A Van Wrap
How Do You Practice Art?
Maybe you want to improve your art skills. Or maybe you want to challenge yourself to create more regularly. You've probably heard that practice makes perfect. And you might be wondering how to practice art as a daily (or at least regular) habit to improve your skills. There are lots of ways to ... Read More about How Do You Practice Art?
Why You Should Ditch the Resolutions!
Ditch the resolutions? How will we get anything done at all? The answers might surprise you! I've always been a sucker for New Year's resolutions. I love the idea of turning the calendar page and starting out with a fresh, new year full of hope, plans and grand ideas. My typical resolutions ... Read More about Why You Should Ditch the Resolutions!