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Happy spring! It's been a weird month for me. Went to see live local music a lot this month, in coffee shops, at the Rivioli, at a house...

Post two of the Art Pairings Series. This is a fun blog series where I pair my different art series with books, music, and activities....

Reflecting today... There was a mad dash in the late summer into fall, trying to create enough work for showing at Magpie. Then I...

Welcome back to Studios of Inspiration, Post number 6! Today we will explore Frida Kahlo's famous home studio. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican...

Post three of the Art Pairings Blog Series This is a fun blog series where I pair my different art series with books, music, and...

The Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year and a time to celebrate the sun. Every year, we watch this stop-motion video I put...

Every December I become a Christmas elf. Making felt toys, crafting decorations, and hand-painting cards to mail to family and friends....

As an artist and mother who is interested in Motherhood complexity, this book was right up my alley. The synopsis, copied from Goodreads:...

Post 5 in the Studios of Inspiration Series Today we will explore the home studio of Louise Bourgeois. Louise Bourgeois lived and worked...

I have four new drawings up at Grounded Patio Cafe in La Crosse, WI. It was a last minute thing, I'm glad that I had these all ready to...

Because my artwork explores themes of motherhood taboos within patriarchal society, I thought I would give this book a go. It's about one...

"Someone else's vision will never be as good as your own vision of yourself. Live and die with it 'cause in the end it's all you have....

"Women internalize the idea that they always need to be performing their identity for a public audience. That pressure starts in teendom,...

Like I said last year around Halloween, I may not have gone to art school but being a mother has certainly filled that role. How could...

Who is excited for Midwest Music Fest?! I am excited to check out all the great bands performing. But first, I will be participating in...

Art is influential in times of war, conflict, and hatred. It's propaganda can be wielded from all sides. Art is powerful. It breaks my...

We recently reorganized the art studio and got around to some long-awaited projects! I am so happy and I'm feeling really inspired! I now...

Post 3 from the Studios of Inspiration series. Today, we're going to dive into Ruth Asawa's studio! I think Ruth Asawa is one of the most...

This week was all about prep. Not my favorite. I just want to get to the fun part of doing! I have to gesso and make plans before I can...