Stepping into my Work Romanticism Era
If you're someone like me, you always have expectations of yourself and of your work. Whenever I hear people talking about ‘going with...
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- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Mar 9
The Thoughts in My Head + Writing Prompt for Artists and Makers No. 6
I just finished reading an email newsletter from Lisa Olivera whose writing I’ve recently started following. She wrote this beautiful...
- Jan 23
Let's Catch Up
I haven't been able to blog much these days. I've been reading a book that has me totally hooked and anytime I have free time, I'm...
- Jan 16
Inspiring Words From Other Bloggers
I’ve been trying to sit down and enjoy the weekends more so my posts won't always be published at the same time everyday. As I navigate...
- Jan 6
Finally! Some! Sketches!
As I’ve mentioned in other posts, this next collection will feature lots of my miniature oil paintings. There’s a different process that...
- Dec 27, 2022
Did I Just Find a Solution?
I have been trying to figure out a way to come on here daily, or at least multiple times per week, to actively engage on my website and...
- Dec 22, 2022
My Experience With Doing the Writing Prompts
Last week, I announced that I will be putting out writing prompts for artists and makers every two weeks from now until April. I’ve done...
- Dec 15, 2022
Writing Prompts for Artists and Makers
I’m at the point with my internet journey where I need a change. For years, I’ve showed my process through IG Stories but that pace has...
- Dec 1, 2022
December Newsletter
The last newsletter for the year, thank you for reading these so far. I've enjoyed writing them, and it will continue to be a thing on my...
- Nov 14, 2022
Memories of Spain
I follow this photographer on Instagram, Jamie Beck, and she recently came out with a book titled An American in Provence. Her writing is...
- Nov 5, 2022
Weekly Recap
Over the last few weeks, Twitter has undergone major changes with the new direction of Elon Musk. Social media in general is one of those...
- Jul 22, 2022
A Reflection on Birth
I’m entering my third month of motherhood and I’ve been feeling this deep need to write about my birthing experience. It keeps coming up...
- May 15, 2022
The Eternal City Collection, A Rough Draft of Thoughts
I’m in the midst of so much right now that it’s hard for me to even think straight. I’m writing this as the mother of a weeks-old...
- May 8, 2022
What I Think Academia Gets Wrong About Art and Art Jewelry
I’ve been getting into reading artist blogs lately to get a sense of how others use their voice to express creativity. Many of the...
- May 1, 2022
Digital Decluttering and Reflecting on How to use the Internet Better
I love doing a spring cleaning around the house and in my closet, but for the past few years I’ve taken this concept to the digital realm...
- Apr 17, 2022
How COVID has Shaped My Jewelry
COVID has been a very eye-opening experience. At the start of the pandemic, I had no idea what to expect. Everything felt so bleak that...
- Apr 6, 2022
Travel and Jewelry
I was fortunate enough to visit Europe and to travel in the pre-internet days. I reflect on that a lot because so many things changed...
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