It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

Creativity is a muscle - figuratively and literally. It figuratively needs exercise, discipline, and habit to grow and become stronger. It literally flexes through your body as it moves throughout your work. When this creative muscle memory grows, you open up to your work effortlessly, leaving room for light and inspiration.

Stepping into your studio should wake something inside of you. You should feel energized, motivated, inspired, curious, joyful, and peaceful. You should effortlessly move throughout your creative practice without question or hesitation. Working in this manner is the definition of creating a studio — habitual — ritual and when this happens these emotions come in abundance.

I’m so excited to finally share that while I spend my days working through my 100 day project, I am letting my imagination run wild on a collaboration with Elizabeth Suzann! Since moving to Nashville two years ago, Elizabeth Suzann quickly caught my attention as a brand/fashion label working to bring quality over excess to their consumer. Always made with 100% natural materials, their clothing celebrates sustainability + simplicity, made for women who want their clothing pieces to live with them.

Rest can bring a busy mind a bit of peace in the midst of turmoil. It’s underrated and undervalued. Throughout your week, there are a couple easy ways you can slowly incorporate a little bit of rest into your daily routine. They are simple changes and can be incorporated daily, weekly, or even monthly.

I love getting a fresh new home inspired catalog in the mail. It always inspires my intentional living space and also gives me new ideas for displaying original art. I am not a fan of trends, but instead love spotting timeless ideas in fresh perspectives, and there are so many goods ones this season!

Becoming an art collector is a process that will reflect personal expression and help you create a warm and intentional living space. When you purchase an original art piece there are a couple things you should consider.

Creating an intentional living space is all about building a place where you can feel warmth indefinitely. These spaces often excite all your senses as you find rest + relaxation. With a moment of reflection (and possibly a touch of rearranging) your can transform your home into a meaningful space. Below are 5 guidelines I love considering when creating an intentional living space in my own home.

Do you every create and get completely immersed the process? I’m referencing those moments that you realize you are completely in tune with yourself as the outside world becomes quiet. I refer to these as my slow studio moments and I believe that you can cultivate a practice where these moments are in abundance.

I read a lot of books in 2018 about personal development. A few of them really stood out to me as they related 100% to my creative lifestyle. They left me feeling inspired, refreshed, and motivated. As I moved into 2019, they sparked a lot of honest creative conversations with myself which in turn has helped me gain clarity and write killer goals for 2019. They are as follows:

Creativity is something that can be fed, nourished, and rejuvenated. Oftentimes, through seasons where inspiration falls short, practicing creativity becomes distant. It’s hard to bring back, challenging us to abuse inspiration. But what if you could call upon creativity and inspiration when you wanted? This is discipline, and it’s often a lost skill that every creative should have.

I recently read something in a book that stuck with me…

“— to keep your hand in your craft, to stay close to it.”

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, Elizabeth Gilbert.

This resonated with me. I knew exactly why I started the 100 day project, but this summed it up in a perfect sentence.

2018 proved to challenge me in many ways. Between learning about myself and my artwork, there are a few lessons I learned that will stick with me in the years to come.

With the holidays around the corner its easier to get in the mindset of shopping small and supporting local businesses. How can we create this motivation all year long? Below is a list of my favorite ways to support small all year long!

As I reflect on this collection, I am filled with both excitement and accomplishment. Each piece is a true reflection of the ideas floating around in my mind and studio as I work through beautiful pigment explorations. The simple forms and deep colors hold the real, tactile experience of foraged pigments and handmade paints. They bring a moment of pause into the world as they carefully document the time + space of the world we live in. Below is a preview of a few of my favorites from the collection.

If I am being completely honest, burnout is a real thing in my life (like many others). Between pouring energy into my business, finding time for creativity, and showing up in my personal life, I sometimes feel zero energy, fearing burnout and the lack of motivation. I face guilt for not feeding my creativity, guilt for not sharing on social media, and guilt for not working during my downtime.