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Nostalgia Underground

An urbex group goes a little too far this time.

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A Little Snow

Little Snow does her best, but her rain looks so different.

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A Seashell Nap

Even a busy ocean

can't disturb the

perfect napping spot.

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New blog posts:

Spooky Molasses Cookie Recipe

This is the perfect easy recipe for fall: spooky molasses cookies! You don't need to be a great baker or a great decorator to make these for Halloween. Download the recipe for free and give it a try!

3 days ago

the book in a coffin of candy and candles

Book review: Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires

The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires had the warm, country feel of the Secret Life of Bees or The Help with the undertones of struggles against racism in the south until the horror really hit the fan.

Oct 4

How to Make an Easy Halloween Advent Calendar for Toddlers

If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to add a little whimsy to your kids' lives. One great way to be extra this fall is to try an easy Halloween advent calendar! Here's how I did it:

Oct 1

Illustrations

Gouache Studies

This year I decided to focus on fundamentals of value, composition, and most of all: color. I used public domain images to practice my color-matching.

What I discovered was that I didn't actually struggle with color-matching, I struggled with trusting myself.

Read more about that in this blog post:

A Little Trust

The Aurora Collection

Inspired by architecture, gateways, and the aurora borealis, these ethereal periwinkle and lavender paintings are an absolute joy.

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The Celestial Collection

This collection is about destiny, fate, and following divine guidance to find your path. I love to create art inspired by nature, the celestial, and the divine.

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pen and ink sea turtle covered with coral illustration

The Ocean Ink Collection

A series of large illustrations for love of the ocean and everything in it. A celebration of the the lush undersea world.

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The Goddess Collection

A series of goddess illustrations

from around the world, exploring the power and beauty of women.

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glittering watercolor artwork of oceans with stars above

The Starlight Collection

This collection is inspired by starlight and the stunning vastness of the sea and sky.

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The Afternoon Rains
Collection

Each piece is a celebration of the beautiful, cyclical power of nature and our place in it.

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