I am so excited to show you my newest painting. I wanted to capture whimsy and fun... the best parts of winter for me. This is a gouache collage piece. I drew, then hand-cut, then hand-painted each piece of this painting before gluing. I am especially excited with how the woven basket turned out! I am planning to have this piece available at the upcoming Utah Art Market on December 3rd-6th. Here it is! Here are some closeup shots:

I had a little craft at my booth for anyone who wanted to make something I had such a lovely time at the Springville Art Festival. I seriously enjoyed my time there and even got to make a new friend and connect IRL with an internet friend. It’s always a big deal when an original sells. This market, I sold TWO originals! One of them will be going home to Austria with a sweet little family. Tch. I’m tickled pink! I even won an award for my booth design!

In preparation for the Springville Arts Festival, I have been working on some autumn landscapes. Which style do you prefer?

Acrylic on paper 19.5” x 25.5“ I wanted to capture the feeling of elegance and beauty of a swan with a folksy twist. The swan is painted in lace floating on a lake of blue swirls and whorls. Behind the swan are plants that grow in marshy areas. This piece highlights the grace and beauty of the natural world.

This gouache collage was created through a multi-step process. First, I drew plants digitally. Then, I had my machine cut out every single flower and leaf for precision and cleanliness. The next step was hand-painting each one. The butterfly was painted and then hand cut. I assembled every plant together and added additional details before finally gluing down the Swallowtail Butterfly. This piece, The Joy of Change, focuses on the beauty and possibilities that come when we se

I painted this little lamb painting several years ago. Now, it is supposed to be in the Restore gathering in September. I was reframing it, and I ripped it. Dang it. Before: Had to repaint it. But it ended up working out well, because now the painting is even better now and the lamb looks cuddlier and more realistic. After: This painting is called Lamb of God and represents The Savior as an actual lamb. Surrounding the lamb are olive leaves and branches, fishes, and white po

Have you ever heard of Exponent II? It’s a magazine the “provides feminist forums for women and gender minorities across the Mormon spectrum to share their divers life experiences in an atmosphere of trust and acceptance.” ( exponentii.org/about ) Exponent II has beautiful, thought-provoking art and writings that broaden the conversation around faith and life. And I am beyond thrilled to let you know that my piece entitled If I Am is going to be included in an upcoming issue.

I’ve been tinkering with this painting ever since the final iteration. Hahaha I wonder if artists who have been painting for years and years still tinker or if they get it Right the first time. I’m sure they’re a little more confident. I’ll bet they make fewer mistakes. But I’m sure they’re probably still prone to tinkering. There was a section of this painting by the front door where the railing just did not look right. I go with vibes, to be honest with you. So, I fixed it.