Notes from the studio —

focused on art, observation, and creative practice.

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I Wish I could Paint”

After months of thinking through the idea, A Wandering Palette Art Club is finally live. Each month I’ll turn one of my paintings into a small creative study you can try at home — combining a collectible piece of art with a simple way to learn how it was created.

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I Think I’m Building an Art Club

I’ve been experimenting with the idea of a monthly art study club—something that goes beyond collecting prints and actually helps you learn how to paint them. I’m still figuring out paper sizes, supplies, and how it will all work, but the idea is simple: small paintings, real process, and a chance to practice alongside me.

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A Shift Toward What’s Real

I spent the greater part of this weekend updating this website to reflect where I am now — not where I’ve been. It marks a shift toward art, process, and choosing what’s real, including letting go of photography and refocusing this space as a studio.

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What happen to 2025

Life has felt like a lot lately. Balancing the role of supporting my mom as she navigates Alzheimer’s while also trying to grow my business and keep up with the constant demands of social media has been overwhelming. Some days it feels like I’m carrying two full-time jobs—one rooted in love and responsibility, the other in passion and survival.

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Do What You Love.

If not now, when? What's holding you back from doing what you love? It's been a year since I started my own artisan business and I still love it despite the dips, the challenges and the late nights.

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