From experimenting with plaid patterns to embracing bold new colors, my creative process has taken an exciting turn. In this post, I dive into how houseplants and personal experiences inspired a new collection of works., and how rediscovering fun in the process led to my biggest artistic shift.
From creative block to breakthrough—how vision loss, healing, and repotting houseplants led me back to art and a brand-new body of work.
In 2023, a routine eye exam turned into a life-altering experience when I suddenly lost my eyesight. What followed was my strangest year yet—full of acupuncture, carrot juice, community, and a whole lot of self-trust. This is the story of how losing my vision helped me see everything more clearly.
Go behind the scenes of the Unusual Animal Messages oracle deck—from planning and painting to unexpected challenges and brilliant breakthroughs.
Every creative project has an origin story—and mine starts with severe childhood anxiety, an introduction to energy work, and an early love for the world’s weirdest animals. In this post, I’m sharing how Unusual Animal Messages came to life, from the initial concept to a finished product sitting on shelves.
Studio update: Eeek! I did a thing!
TALES FROM THE PALETTE
A series of ghoulish gouache horror stories, sure to both delight and terrify. Join me this Halloween for some illustration studio fun, inspired by the classic Tales From the Crypt series. Written in collaboration with Simon Nagel.
I’m sharing some of the best gouache practices I’ve found after years of using the medium. If you are beginning with gouache, these tips and tricks will help ensure you can start painting easily and effortlessly.
In order to get the most out of your gouache paints you’ll have to understand how to use them. A lot of this comes with practice and play but to help you get started, here are a few ideas for gouache techniques you can experiment with to see what you like and what works for you.
Learn how to get started painting with gouache using this simple starter toolkit. We’ll cover how to mix your gouache and the ideal consistency for best results, two things I get a lot of questions about.
If you're still unsure what gouache is or which paints to invest in, I'm here to give you a rundown so you can get started with confidence and ease. I'll begin with some frequently asked questions about gouache, followed by my paint recommendations.
I’m always looking for ways to share what I love about gouache and encourage others to give it a go. It’s for this reason that I’ve made this blog post: To explain why gouache is my preferred paint to work with and why I’m recommending you try it ASAP!