Want to Put Less Pressure on Your Art? Make More of It.
Why making more might be the easiest way to loosen your grip on the outcome.
Paint and Paper
Paintings, works in progress, and honest reflections on the creative process, shared to encourage curiosity, experimentation, and confidence in your own art practice.
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Studio Journal | 8.10.26
A little look at what I’ve been making, learning, and experimenting with in the studio lately.
Why I Don’t Want to Learn Watercolor
Because I already spend enough of my creative life trying to improve.
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A practical guide to letting go, loosening up, and making more interesting art.
The Simple Sketching Practice That Got Me Making Art Every Day
My routine, tips for making it stick, and every supply in my dining room setup, plus a little encouragement for creating a daily art practice of your own.
Studio Journal | 7.19.26
A season of showing up, trying new things, and following wherever my creative curiosity leads.
10 Simple Things That Will Help You Make More Art
Because wanting to make art and actually sitting down to do it are two very different things.
What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Plein Air Painting
How releasing some of the pressure, simplifying the experience, and redefining success made painting outdoors much more enjoyable.
Studio Journal | 7.4.26
It’s been a minute since my last Studio Journal, so I thought I would pop in and share a few little updates from the past couple of weeks.
Thinking Out Loud
A loose plan for painting more, experimenting freely, and seeing where it leads.