I've discovered that studying art online is the BEST way to develop the exact customized painting skills you want, and you can do just that starting TODAY!The pandemic in 2020 was awful and horrendous to say the least. One very small upside to it was seeing how artists and students pivoted to keep their art education going.When I started teaching online in 2018, I wondered if online teaching could be as good as in-person teaching for the student. After three years of teaching online, I found that it could actually be better for the student!Here’s my top 10 reasons why studying online is better...Read More

Let’s talk courage. Do you have it? One thing I’ve learned for sure over the last 10 years of trying to make a living as an artist is that it takes courage. Every day. Courage to bet on yourself every day. And every time you do that it’s like depositing money in the bank of your future self. When you show up courageously, when you stop hiding, you begin to see your art dreams become a reality. Yes, that’s right, your art dreams become reality. We start with baby steps of courage. By the way, can we talk about baby...Read More

A few months ago, I celebrated a HUGE accomplishment. Something my younger self would have never imagined I'd do. I released my first book, "30 Ways to Master Still Life Painting". I want to thank each and every one of you who celebrated this monumental moment with me. The book became an Amazon Best Seller shortly after its release, and I am forever grateful for everyone who helped make my first book become such a success! I decided to write this book because of the many requests I have received from my students over the years. I’ve hesitated to write...Read More

Start today with these two tools you need to work through resistance! Here I am at my 10 year anniversary as a full time artist - yay me - I freaking rock! I often get asked how I have so much confidence.  Looking back over the last ten years, at the struggles, the victories, and progress, it's become clear to me what creates confidence and success.  I’m so excited to share it with you because I believe it’s 100% possible for you too! Nothing makes me happier than seeing you reach your goals and full potential too! Why?  Because that’s...Read More

I don’t know what I’m doing! Have you ever said that?  Me too. Lots.  It’s okay to feel like you don’t know what you’re doing. (even though it feels awful) Okay don’t freak out on me here, but seriously I really don't know what I’m doing and I never have. There’s always some amount of self doubt or confusion. I’ve been thinking about a lot of things lately surrounding our journey as artists, our definition of success, the ups and downs of being an artist, the lows and highs, the growth and the struggles. Why all this contemplation you ask?...Read More