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The two lessons summer teaches over and over again.

Inspiration and encouragement from one of the 20th centuries most beloved devotionals + using devotional to continue strong in our work and walk

Highlights from the 2023 Victoria Magazine Retreat in Middleburg, VA + Favorite Pictures and Events

New Sunflower Collection + Fun Insight from Beloved Summer Flower

My surprising discoveries when I went outside to paint + seven essential tools to take when painting plein air style

Memories from my beloved grammy on letter writing, securing memories and passing on joy and love through handwritten letters

I taught one of my favorite techniques, splatter art, at a floral painting party this month. It was so, so fun. Here are ideas on how to host your own spring painting party!

5 ideas for watercolor projects that will brighten the winter months while we wait for spring. Lots of color (and fun, simple) projects inside!

23 Ideas to Infuse Lots of Wonder into 2023. In the past I have focused on building in more creativity. This year I am focused on wonder. It could be a difference maker.

TIs the busiest time of the year. In spite of the intensity, recapture a bit of the joy and wonder with this simple evening practice.

Why I paint a "Thankful Home" each November + tips for painting your watercolor thanksgiving home

Tips & ideas to avoid the "muddy" watercolor and create splatter art that sings!

Do you love the idea of painting gorgeous floral art without {hardly any} sketching? Love creating vibrant art with bright colors with a bit of an abstract feel? You'll love this splatter-style technique.

How the new watercolor YT collection, The Garden Series" came to be and what I'm painting (hopefully with you!) this summer.

Tips and Inspiration from my deep dive into painting flower portraits from some of my favorite spring and summer flowers including sunflowers, stargazer lilies, tulips, gladiolus, and more!

This past month I spent a LOT of time painting mountains and learning new things. In this post, I share links to the videos, what I learned and what's next!

22 ideas to keep your creativity sparkling in the new year including creative gatherings, using new mediums, and painting through a beloved book

Two flower-inspired watercolor projects that might be a wonderful way to frame your word of the year for 2022.

How I'm moving into the new year even when I'm not entirely sure of where I'm going. Ideas & inspiration for the winter season.

Stay inspired through December with these creative workshops! Holiday discount for the Collective when you use the code "merry."