Red Reindeer Forest

 

If ever I felt like I needed more light it is in the month of DECEMBER! The thing I like most about the holidays is that they are bright. Bring on the twinkly lights! 

For this print I wanted to focus on the color red, one of my favorites. I also wanted to include some surprising colors alongside it. Relying less heavily on the traditional red & green of Christmas. When I think forest, I think deer so of course I added a few of those too!

This print was sold to The Company Store. I think it be great for cozy flannel sheets. 

For the love of pink!

 

Hope the start of the holiday season has you feeling merry & bright! 

(No pressure, it is still early December- there is time.)

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This was a card for Design House Greetings. 

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Woke up to snow.... how apropos! Happy December 1st.

 

This one got turned into a wintery wishes card for Calypso.
 

 From one snow scene to another... here's the view from my studio window.

I don't love snow but I tell myself I'm in a snow globe and that helps! 

Grateful for being an artist

 

I painted this map over a year ago for a fabric collection. Earlier this month I pulled it back out and added a few more characters to it. I thought with all those buildings it needed a better sense of community.

Community-is what I associate with this time of the year. Gathering with friends and family in hopes of not only leaving with a full belly but also a full heart. (which in my opinion, feels even better)

I find my peace through making art. I like to gather inspiration from all around me. Easy to access everyday things can spark an idea. The other day I heard the Rolling Stones, Wild Horses. With this time of year, it got me thinking about wild turkeys. (which roam my parent's neighborhood) This piece came from that thought.

 

Wild turkeys, couldn't drag me away.

Wild, wild horses, may you find them one day.

 

Being an artist is fun yet taxing, you need to keep your eyes, ears, and heart open! 

Hope you're feeling open to all the wonder, community and beauty that comes with this time of the year. 

 

Fall field of flowers.

 

I wish I had this pattern on napkins for my Thanksgiving table!

Just a splash of color is all you need on a table towering with food. 

Original art at Artfully Walls

Gift giving season is here! I have two one-of-a kind pieces available at Artfully Walls in their Original Art capsule. Autumnology is watercolor painted on Arches cold press paper and is a folksy homage to fall.

 Dinosaur delight is acrylic on canvas with a fluorescent orange pop. I’m pretty sure everyone loves flowers, including dinosaurs!

 Both pieces come framed.

If you're looking for something less expensive... I have a Circus Menagerie 

(which would be the cutest in a nursery)

 and I Think I Can printed on fine art paper.

Who couldn't use a boost of self belief?

 

 

Unraveling

Unfortunately, I'm a worrier. Right now I have multiple uncertain things in my life. 

I guess we all do in one way or another.

I often paint in a sketchbook at night to relax. I've found myself painting lots of things in boxes lately. 

It gives me a sense of control.  Feels safe- plus, it looks pretty! 

This is what I came up with last night. I found comfort in thinking that many of the things on my mind right now will most likely have answers or at least some insight with just a little time.

Until then, there is tea!