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Paris, Day Five: Sainte-Chapelle, the Best Lunch of My Life, and The Turkeys
Paris, Day Five: Sainte-Chapelle, the Best Lunch of My Life, and The Turkeys
The original plan included both the d'Orsay and Sainte-Chapelle. By Monday night, both were sold out. So I made a new plan, went to sleep with cautious optimism, and somehow... Read more...
Paris, Day Four: Champagne, Caves, and a Series of Unfortunate Train Events
Paris, Day Four: Champagne, Caves, and a Series of Unfortunate Train Events
Monday was the day I'd been most excited about: a day trip to Reims, two champagne houses, and a dinner reservation we were definitely going to make. We did. But... Read more...
Paris, Day Three: Monet, Napoleon, and the Best Ramen I've Ever Had
Paris, Day Three: Monet, Napoleon, and the Best Ramen I've Ever Had
Day three had Monet, Napoleon, and a Michelin-recognized ramen spot we almost couldn't get into. This is the honest version — every museum, every detour, the floating restaurant that didn't... Read more...
Paris, Day Two: The Louvre, the Tuileries, and the Best View in the City
Paris, Day Two: The Louvre, the Tuileries, and the Best View in the City
9am Louvre reservations, a black hole of pharaohs, and the strong opinion that the Arc de Triomphe beats the Eiffel Tower every time. This is the honest version of day... Read more...
Paris, Day One: What I Planned vs. What Actually Happened (Marais, Food & Where We Stayed)
Paris, Day One: What I Planned vs. What Actually Happened (Marais, Food & Where We Stayed)
Ten years of marriage. One very detailed spreadsheet. And a Friday night in the 6th arrondissement that was considerably more alive than advertised. This is the honest version of day... Read more...
The best simple chicken and dumplings recipe
The best simple chicken and dumplings recipe
Meal: Chicken and Dumplings This recipe is nothing fancy!  I tried to find a recipe similar to the one my mom makes but couldn’t find one...so here’s my own! Chicken... Read more...
Where to Print Digital Download Art (Without Wasting Money or Quality)
Where to Print Digital Download Art (Without Wasting Money or Quality)
You’ve bought the perfect digital download—yay! 🎉 But now comes the big question: how do you actually print it so it looks as good on your wall as it does... Read more...
How to Frame Art Prints: A guide to measuring, shopping, styling, and framing your favorite piece of art!
How to Frame Art Prints: A guide to measuring, shopping, styling, and framing your favorite piece of art!
Found the art print of your dreams, but not sure how to frame it beautifully? From measuring to choosing between ready-made or custom frames, mats or float mounts, and even... Read more...
How To Stop Trading Time For Money As An Artist: The One Course that will Free Up Your Time
How To Stop Trading Time For Money As An Artist: The One Course that will Free Up Your Time
Feeling burned out by custom commissions and trading time for money? If you’re an artist craving more freedom, income, and creative time, art prints might be exactly what you need.... Read more...
How to Host a Laid-Back Weeknight Dinner Party
How to Host a Laid-Back Weeknight Dinner Party
Hosting a dinner party while juggling work, parenting, and everything else on your plate? Been there. In fact, this entire dinner party happened during a regular workweek—between grocery runs, Zoom... Read more...
Recipe Illustration 06 | Watercoloring Your Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe
Recipe Illustration 06 | Watercoloring Your Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe
Learn how to watercolor your tomato basil pasta recipe illustration in this beginner-friendly tutorial. Discover easy watercolor techniques for layering colors, adding shadows, and creating cozy, vibrant food art. Read more...
Recipe Illustration 05 | Adding Lettering to Your Recipe Illustration
Recipe Illustration 05 | Adding Lettering to Your Recipe Illustration
Learn how to add charming, hand-drawn lettering to your recipe illustration in this beginner-friendly food illustration tutorial. Discover how to use script and block letters to personalize your tomato basil... Read more...
Recipe Illustration 04 | Illustrating the Ingredients
Recipe Illustration 04 | Illustrating the Ingredients
Learn how to draw a tomato basil pasta recipe step by step in this beginner-friendly watercolor and pen illustration tutorial. This easy, cozy art project walks you through sketching tomatoes,... Read more...
Recipe Illustration 03 | Watercolor Basics: How to Make a Mini Color Wheel + Mix Shadow Colors
Recipe Illustration 03 | Watercolor Basics: How to Make a Mini Color Wheel + Mix Shadow Colors
Now that we’ve swatched out all the colors in our palette, the next step is to create a mini color wheel. This simple exercise helps you understand how your paints... Read more...
Recipe Illustration 02 | Watercolor Warm-Up: How to Create a Swatch Sheet and Mixing Chart
Recipe Illustration 02 | Watercolor Warm-Up: How to Create a Swatch Sheet and Mixing Chart
Before jumping into a full painting, I always like to start with a quick watercolor warm-up—and in this lesson, we’re making a swatch sheet and a color mixing chart. This... Read more...
Recipe Illustration 01 | Watercolor Supplies You’ll Need for Your Painting
Recipe Illustration 01 | Watercolor Supplies You’ll Need for Your Painting
Whether you're brand new to painting or just looking for a little creative joy, this is a great place to start. Let’s dive into the supplies you’ll want to have... Read more...
11 Watercolor Exercises for Beginners
11 Watercolor Exercises for Beginners
Remember sitting in high school art class, staring at your watercolor share while everyone else just seemed to ‘get it’? Me too. These 11 watercolor exercises are the beginner-friendly tricks... Read more...
The essential watercolor supply list
The essential watercolor supply list
If you’re thinking about getting into watercoloring, I’ve got a list of supplies that will fuel your creative adventure - without breaking the bank! I’m giving you all the details... Read more...