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- Sep 10
Return to Blogging
Dear Reader, Thank you for allowing me to take the time to dive into my work and put this blog on pause. The problem with taking a break...
- Jul 13
A Trip Inspired by The Aeneid Collection
In this post, I'm doing something different. I'm sharing with you a trip that is inspired by partially-released The Aeneid Collection....
- Jul 6
July Newsletter + A Tribute to Cousin Dave
We're in the thick of summer and here it's already July and I'm feeling kind of sad and sentimental. I'm moving in a direction with the...
- Jun 29
Rome's Hidden Gem for Jewelry Lovers: The National Etruscan Museum
So maybe you've been to Rome several times, or maybe you want to see something away from the typical tourist path, or maybe you're a...
- Jun 22
Styling the Aeneid Collection
When designing the Aeneid Collection, I thought a lot about visiting museums. Many of the paintings and artworks I chose, were from...
- Jun 15
Summer Sale is On!
The new name reveal was a success, and thank you to everyone who got into it with me. One thing I enjoyed was that a few followers on my...
- Jun 8
Aguja y Clavo Jewelry is now Casa Catalina Jewelry
I’ve been wanting to change my business name for some time now. I let it sit with me for a few years and went through a series of...
- Jun 1
June Newsletter
It’s the middle of the year and by the middle of the month, I’m going to finally release new work for the year! The Aeneid Collection,...
- May 25
Hidden In Plain Sight: Madrid’s Archaeology Museum
Just down the way from Madrid’s most famous museums (El Prado, The Thyssen-Bornamisza Museum, and The Reina Sofia Museum) is the...
- May 18
Getting the Most Out of a Visit to a Museum
Nothing gets me more excited than visiting art museums and over the years I’ve learned that there are some things to do to prepare for a...
- May 11
Jewelry Loupe Project
I'm excited to announce that I’ve been selected to be a part of the Jewelry Loupe Project. This is jewelry business incubator program...
- May 4
The Aeneid Collection
A focus on miniature oil paintings. Studies of masterworks from all realms of the art world, across time and culture. Riffing off The...
- Apr 27
Studying the Effects of Social Media & Why I Think It's So Important to Talk About It
Social media, and its presence in our everyday lives, is relatively new and since I started using it more frequently I’ve become...
- Apr 20
Why I Do This + Writing Prompt for Artists and Makers No. 9
A big part of why I do this is out of resistance, pushing back on how American society defines ‘work’ and ‘art’ and creating my own...
- Apr 10
Off to Spain
Hi everyone, Thanks so much for taking the time to read my blog, emails, and Instagram posts. I appreciate your feedback and enthusiasm...
- Apr 6
I Want To Be + Writing Prompt for Artists and Makers No. 8
I want to write like the people who inspire me to keep creating and to explore my path with more poise and depth. I want to create art...
- Apr 5
April Newsletter
April and May will be a bit of a whirlwind and honestly I can't wait for these next months to happen. I've used the first part of this...
- Mar 29
Artist Spotlight: Sophie of Sophie Kissin Jewelry
My friend, Sophie, is headed back to her home state of Minnesota soon. I got to see her one last time before she takes off on a new life...
- Mar 23
The Moments in Between + Writing Prompt for Artists and Makers No. 7
I’ve been writing a lot of prompts lately. I start them in the morning with my daughter in my arms. Her sleeping pattern has taken a turn...
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