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

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

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

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...

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

I kicked off this series with a tour of Tove Jonsson's incredible studio. This time, I wanted to get into the space of one of my all-time...

I started some new drawings this week! I've switched from sitting at my work bench to drawing standing up at the white board. I am really...

I was interviewed for the La Crosse Local Podcast. Head on over to hear my conversation with Brent. We talk about my series of work and...

"Be nobody's darling; / be an outcast" - Alice Walker In The Baby on the Fire Escape, Julie Phillips introduces us to mother artists,...

You could say that art is the extension of the self. Pouring fourth from the inner sanctum of the soul to make the unseen, seen. I...

"I'll show you what a woman can do" ~ Artemisia Gentileschi, 1649 I am always reading a book, haunting the local used bookstores, and...

Last Saturday's Art Market was great. There was the usual chaos that comes with outdoor markets. (and the unexpected chaos- a broken tent...

You're going to want to stop by the Second Saturday Art Market on July 8th for music, food trucks, and local art! It's free to attend and...

Etymology reveals history. Something hidden remains in our language. Old ways are kept like bread crumbs hidden between syllables. To...

In celebration of Mother's Day, Here's some Maternal/Matrocentric art for you to enjoy all created by mama artists. Let this remind you...

Happy Sheela na gig Feast's Day from me and a few of my Sheelas! Listen: Sheela Na Gig by P.J. Harvey Learn: https://www.theguardian.com/...

I love a good book! My bookshelf is full of books that inspire my art and I thought I would share them. All of these books are either...

I have a new series displayed at Grounded Cafe in La Crosse this month of March! This series of work explores the intersections of...

This week in the studio: -Sketching -working on more firgure drawings for my Sapphic Series -Writing artist statements -Dropping off work...

A quick list of some of my favorite art podcasts. I can't listen to podcasts while I draw or paint. I need music for that. I need to tap...