A few years ago, I started to hear the call to turn the core concepts of my IGNITE program into a book. Even though I’ve loved to write ever since I was a kiddo, I’ve never considered myself “a writer.” So the fact that this...
Last night I finally got my Linocut on. I’ve been itching to do this since freaking November when I started this body of ink sketches. And OhMyGosh — I totally forgot how much I love carving. I woke up this morning and literally squealed before getting...
This is my paint sketch from last night. As I created it I kept thinking of mercy and how one word can shift and change everything. How if each "detention center" was instead a "refugee camp". Wouldn't it take up the same amount of tax payers money?...
Tomorrow is a Strawberry Full Moon and according to Native American legend, this Full Moon represents a time for spiritual cleansing. For me the Strawberry Moon has always been quite powerful. In 2010, under a Strawberry Moon, I quit my full time teaching job to pour...
Oaxaca, Mexico (pronounced Wa-Ha-Ka) is the perfect place to nourish your Artist Soul. From the second your feet touch the cobblestone you’ll become mesmerized by the colors, textures, smells, and sounds. Personally, I'm head-over-heals in love with Oaxaca -- I can't get enough of this city! Since 2017...
Hey Love Bugs! It's Sunday and instead of taking it easy today, I'm plugging away in the studio -- which is just as delicious to me as well! And, for fun I hopped on over to my social media accounts and made a little announcement. Thought I'd...
Thank you to all the love bugs that showed up live to my Paint Chat over on Facebook. We spiraled into a beautiful conversation about the creative process, passion, and if painting still has value if we don't put a price tag on it. You know...
I was thinking it's way past time that I hop on over to the Dirty Footprints Studio Facebook Page and organize a little Facebook Live jam....
In 2014 and 2015, I and the former 21 SECRETS Creative Director: Hali Karla, gathered together many inspiring teachers and workshops that got me thinking that it was way past time to bring these babies out of retirement and share many of them with you...
When I look at this piece on its own I want to say it’s one “colossal” mess. But when I see it next to the other pieces so far if feels more like that dip between breaths. The night you couldn’t sleep. ...