This was the year of so many new beginnings and experiences, and I can’t wait to keep that momentum flowing into the new year. These reflections on the year can be so valuable. I hope this New Year, you take some time for quiet reflection to be proud of and content with all you have done and all you have become. Wishing you all a happy, hopeful, self-compassionate New Year!
Read MoreIf you, too, are already dreaming of the next occasion to celebrate the ones you love, then this Holiday Gift Guide is for you. I’ve curated a few of my favorite art gifts to surprise your loved ones with this holiday season, from precious stocking stuffers to big, heartwarming presents for under the tree. Thank you, sincerely, for shopping small, shopping local, and supporting artists like me.
Read MoreThe MBA Art Show in Nashville, TN last weekend was our first indoor art show, and it was run so beautifully, we were blown away. The organizers were so friendly, organized, and professional, it made the whole weekend feel like an art retreat. This was only our second time in Nashville and it reminded us what a fun, beautiful city it is. Now we’re all the more eager to return!
Read MoreWe 🤍 Ardmore Art Walk! Every year, Ardmore Art Walk reminds us why we love our home so much. This year, it felt like home more than ever before. That’s because, not only is Ardmore Art Walk the event that inspired me to pursue art fairs full-time a little over two years ago, but it’s now the event that allowed me to exhibit alongside my mother for the first time ever.
Read MoreLet me introduce you to my inspiration in life and art: my momma. My parents’ home is overflowing with the brilliant works of art my mom has created throughout the years. It’s always caused me heartache that the world has never seen them. So this year, it was time to change that…
Read MoreThis past weekend’s RiverArtsFest in Memphis, Tennessee was the furthest from home we’ve traveled for an art fair, and what an adventure it was! Setting up along the Mississippi River with the aqua water at our backs and Beale Street a few blocks over, we felt like we were in a whole other world. We were delighted by the beauty of the Mid-South and the high caliber art of the RiverArtsFest.
Read MoreI’m still swooning over the Bethesda Row Arts Festival! At this October’s Bethesda Row Arts Festival, we met so many wonderful new collectors, artists, and friends. My fellow artists were as kind and talented as could be and the collectors that we met were some of the lovelies, most art-educated people we’ve encountered.
Read MoreI’ve been lucky enough to exhibit in many beautiful places, but the Neptune Festival Art Show in Virginia Beach, VA just might take the cake. Spending the weekend by the sea, dolphin spotting and sailboat watching feels enough in and of itself. I’m so delighted that four original pieces found their homes here at the beach as well as so many fine art prints.
Read MoreThank you to everyone who came out to this year’s Festival in the Park and showed us once again why it’s one of our favorite events of the year! I’m so grateful to each and every one of you for inviting my work into your homes. 11 original paintings found their homes in the Queen City as well as countless prints.
Read MoreThis September’s Art Crush was like a downtown block party of art, music, and yummy food. I’ve loved seeing how The Arts District of Winston Salem is revitalizing the downtown arts scene with Art Crush every third Friday of the month, breathing new life into the Arts District with talented fellow vendors and enthusiastic patrons.
Read MoreWe already had high hopes for this weekend, but Cary exceeded them, making this year’s Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival one of our best art fairs yet! Thank you so much to our new Cary collectors for your fine art purchases, print sales, kind words, and infectiously cheerful energy.
Read MoreI’m thrilled to introduce a brand new body of work, “Daydreams.” Each work is created with acrylic paint, gold leaf, and a high gloss epoxy resin top coat to keep your spirits sky high and your head in the clouds. These three new soft, atmospheric works are just the beginning of a new style and direction for my work, and I couldn’t be more excited about all the dreamy possibilities.
Read MoreThis summer, I spent much of my time in the Blue Ridge Mountains for my Edgewood Cottage Artist Residency and for three Blowing Rock Art in the Park events. My time spent there resulted in a plethora of reference photos, experiences, and memories to draw on for more new paintings celebrating the High Country. Find the new additions to the series here in the Blog or in the Shop now.
Read MoreWell, that’s a wrap on our Blowing Rock summer, and what a summer it was! Having an excuse to camp up in the mountains made this summer’s Art in the Park events and Edgewood Cottage Artist Residency worth it in and of itself. Now taking into consideration all of our new collectors, connections, and friends, and I’d say this was one of our best summers yet.
Read MoreThis past weekend, on August 5th, I celebrated three years of being a full-time artist! Reflecting on this milestone, I wanted to share a few lessons I’ve learned along the way. So for any other aspiring artists, creatives, and dreamers, here are the top 3 lessons I’ve learned in 3 years as a full-time artist:
Read MoreI’m thrilled to introduce canvas reproductions as a brand new art-buying option. Love the original but looking for a more accessible price point? These high quality wrapped canvas reproductions are the perfect solution. Now you can make a statement in your home with fine art at a more competitive price point.
Read MoreThis Saturday, August 5th marks 3 years of being a full-time artist, and I'm misty-eyed just thinking about it. Thank you, sincerely, for helping make this dream art business possible through your love, support, and art purchases. To show my gratitude for three years, I have a triple celebration for you: a 30% off print sale, a new collection of original works, and a brand new art buying option.
Read MoreReblogged from Watauga Democrat: The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce held its Art in the Park event on July 15, with hundreds of community members enjoying all it had to offer. The event featured art and handmade crafts from jury-selected local and regional artists, set up on Park Avenue, right off of Blowing Rock’s Main Street.
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