This is the phrase I was thinking about yesterday while my baby napped and I painted. “Live With Purpose.” I don’t usually incorporate sayings or text in my art, but I decided on a whim to go ahead and scrawl this phrase with the artwork.

This season of my life right now is so different from [...]

It’s been over two weeks since my last post, yikes! I sort of took a sabbatical from blogging to re-prioritize my life and allow myself to process the trip my husband took to Kenya. I’d like to share some things I’ve been thinking and in the meantime, here are a few projects I’ve worked on [...]

As my husband embarks on an amazing 10-day trip to Kenya with Compassion International, I thought it would make me feel closer to him and his adventure by posting some beautiful things inspired by and from this African country.

Photo left: Samburu Girl in Full Traditional Dress

Amazing jewelry from Kenyan artisans (launching exclusively with Urban Outfitters [...]

I haven’t gotten my watercolors out in so long. The desire has been there, but the will hasn’t. So when a friend of mine wrote this post yesterday on getting rid of excuses and making yourself create, that was the kick in the pants I needed. So during my baby’s precious nap time I got [...]

We are under a blanket of snow and ice here in the Midwest, so it’s a perfect time for blogging! I was inspired to put a post together of some of my favorite inspirations in art made with paper. Stay warm and enjoy!

Paper flower wreaths (via 100 layer cake) // Paper cut cards from crafterall [...]

I stumbled on this flickr favorites set from Lush Bella and was hypnotized by all the pretty eye candy. Lately in my estate sale shopping I’ve been picking up little miniature objects and random items just because I think they are neat but certainly not for any practical use. These photos are rich in small [...]

I love this creative project by Culture Vulture to send a few themed Moleskines around the world to be drawn in by different artists. You can already see the drawings in this Flickr group, but here are my favs.

This one by the famous web designer, Veerle Pieters.

This one by the talented Katie from What Katie [...]

As an artist, I’ve always loved the idea of working outside the confines of regular canvas. Something bigger. Say, the world? Look at these amazing examples of outdoor art.
Art in the Woods by Laurie Cinotto // Anthropologie flagship store in Philadelphia // yarnstorm the sixth: oranges and lemons odyssey // Bird Outdoor art by paper [...]

I am so inspired by the creations of French artist, Lyndie Dourthe. Amazing!

Her work is inspired by the 18th century’s curiosity cabinet and her passion for nature, animals, flowers, and botany.

These images of feanne’s recycled paper art, “Circles of Spring” are so beautiful. Can you tell that I’m holding on to summer? Fall is making yet another comeback very soon and that means…cold weather. Nippy breezes. I need to live in a climate that feels like spring all year round.