Summer ended here. After two weeks as an artist in residence on Mackinac Island, on the morning of my departure, the clouds rolled in, the temperature dropped, and the wind whipped up waves that bounced the ferry across the Straits of Mackinac on my
My first week as an artist in residence through @mackinac_parks on Mackinac Island was all about getting a feel for this beautiful place at a time of year when things have started to slow down a bit.  I have been biking and hiking and wandering
I’m still working the words that go with our first trip to the Keweenaw Peninsula. So for now, some of my favorite images that capture days in the woods, on the freshest coast, in the sauna followed by dips in Lake Superior, love for the flora,
August mornings in the garden. Yesterday I wrote about how the act of enjoying the garden is the art right now. Link in bio to read more.
Things from around the studio this afternoon.
Peonies in graphite —> patterns Which color ways do you like best? #surfacepatterndesign #wearesurfacepatterndesign #peonypattern #floralwallpaper #floralpattern #botanicalart #botanicaldrawing
Registration is open for the summer solstice flower experience! Join me in the garden for an immersive flower experience. - make flower arrangements - sketch and paint - photograph our flowers - enjoy a flower inspired lunch prepared by @allth
My studio smells like heaven! I’m enjoying every minute with the peonies out of the garden. Yesterday was photos and drawings. Perhaps a painting before they are finished for the year… #peonies #peonyart #botanicaldrawing #botanicalar
Save the date! Registration opens Saturday, June 7th at 9:00 am eastern Summer Solstice Flower Experience in the Garden ~ a mini flower retreat to celebrate the longest day of the year ~ Saturday, June 21 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 🌸Welcome, coffee o
🫜A radish focus in the garden this week. 🫜Loose sketches, line drawings, a tiny book, and a recipe for radish top pesto. Full post over in Substack #frenchbreakfastradish #radishtoppesto #botanicalart #substack

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