Cultivating a sanctuary to create in is one of the key ways to ensure that creativity stays at an all-time high. This looks a lot different for a lot of people, whether you are painting, writing, or photographing your day, but the basics are relatively similar.

Are you an artist who loves watercolor painting but struggles with sketching? Do you want to skip the sketching process and dive straight into painting? If you answered yes, then you’re in the right place! Download the worksheet here!

When I first started life i design over 10 years ago, I wanted to be a working artist. What does that mean exactly?! It means my goal was to make art, sell my art, and make a living from it! I wanted to demystify the whole “starving artist” persona. I wanted to be a thriving artist!

Being a creative is all about finding inspiration and bringing new ideas to life, but sometimes that creative spark can be elusive. When you're feeling stuck, it can be frustrating and demotivating. In this article, we'll explore six ways for creatives to get unstuck and to break through those blocks while finding new inspiration. From changing your environment to trying a new medium, these tips will help you get back on track and create with renewed energy and enthusiasm.

Mother’s Day is around the corner. I like to make my Mother’s Day gifts personal and add a mix of valuable and personalized items. Here are a few of my favorites:

I am so excited to share that I have written a brand NEW book! In the past, I’ve created two Trace and Paint books to help you skip the sketching and pressure and get straight to practicing watercolors. This new book goes above and beyond those two with techniques and step-by-step painting projects, and I am so excited to share it with you!

If you’ve been around for a while, you know I’ve created my Trace and Paint books to help you practice your watercolor technique without the stress of drawing or sketching before you paint. I get asked how to use these books or why they’re helpful in your art practice.

Watercolor supplies that I am currently enjoying and recommend.

Enjoy a few trip highlights as I share my experience in Iceland, Denmark and even Sweden!

Join me during the 100-day project! I’m really bad at being consistent. I start off with such great enthusiasm and then get distracted, busy, bored… you name it! Every year when I get an email about the 100-day project again, I get excited, commit to doing something for 100 days, and get busy planning my goal. Join in on the fun!

Running a small art business isn’t easy, but I always say the tools of the trade make a HUGE difference. When I first started this journey, I had no idea what I was doing or where to start. I bought EVERYTHING that was recommended to me. Read more here!

Enjoy a tutorial taken from a live session hosted for Watercolors Made Simple Students. Learn how to add easily depth to your watercolor paintings.

This Northern Lights watercolor tutorial is going to be so much fun! On January 17 at 1 PM CT, I’ll be going live with Winsor & Newton to offer this 100% free watercolor class. Join me in this Paint-With-Me style watercolor tutorial session hosted by Winsor & Newton and Michaels Craft stroes, where we’ll explore bright and dark colors for this exciting piece.

Hey Watercolors Made Simple students! I’m going LIVE on January 12th in the Student’s Facebook group! Last month, I asked our students a few questions in a survey I sent out, as I wanted to learn more about how I can best support you in your art journey!

10 years ago, life i design was brought to life and it has been a whirlwind ever since. I started this creative space when I turned 40, and was so nervous to even call myself an artist at first!

Join me at the Sketchbook Party live online weekend creative retreat! I’ll be teaching a fun watercolor sketchbook spread and showing you what to do for an extra boost of creativity.

Here’s a tutorial sharing my opinion on watercolor pencils and the techniques on how I use them in my practice that would benefit everyone!

Each print is an original watercolor painting that is hand painted and re-printed onto 100 LB, beautifully textured, white cotton paper resembling an original watercolor painting. Read more here!

It’s finally Fall and I love taking inspiration from the season. As I look out my window now I can start to see beautiful, reds, oranges, and yellows all around.

I know what it's like to get overwhelmed with creative block and feel like I'm not being creative enough. There's so much to consider when painting on a blank canvas or blank page, but painting in a sketchbook has taken that pressure off.