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2023 Year in Review

2023 Year in Review

2023 Year in Review: What Went Well, What Failed, and Things I Learned

2023 Year in Review

2023 Year in Review: What Went Well, What Failed, and Things I Learned

How to Mix Flesh Tones in Oil

How to Paint Flesh Tones

Mixing flesh tones can be a bear, and anyone who's tried painting a portrait knows this. I've found a streamlined process for getting accurate skin tones...

How to Paint Flesh Tones

Mixing flesh tones can be a bear, and anyone who's tried painting a portrait knows this. I've found a streamlined process for getting accurate skin tones...

I Have Enough Time: How One Simple Idea is Changing My Life + Work

I Have Enough Time: How One Simple Idea is Chan...

“Of course, none of us has time to read anymore.” Everyone in the room gave a knowing chuckle. We were sharing pizza and Oreo pie with friends over dinner—a couple...

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I Have Enough Time: How One Simple Idea is Chan...

“Of course, none of us has time to read anymore.” Everyone in the room gave a knowing chuckle. We were sharing pizza and Oreo pie with friends over dinner—a couple...

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How to Paint Better Portraits: 3 Quick Tips

Truth be told, there's no more challenging subject to paint than the human head. If you want to paint portraits, keep these 3 tips in mind...

How to Paint Better Portraits: 3 Quick Tips

Truth be told, there's no more challenging subject to paint than the human head. If you want to paint portraits, keep these 3 tips in mind...

The Story Behind When the Rains Have Passed

The Story Behind When the Rains Have Passed

I joined a women's book club a few months ago (my first book club and I'm totally geeking out about it)...

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The Story Behind When the Rains Have Passed

I joined a women's book club a few months ago (my first book club and I'm totally geeking out about it)...

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What I Would Say to a Younger Me

What I Would Say to a Younger Me

When I was little, I was deeply connected to wonder, always walking half in a daydream...

What I Would Say to a Younger Me

When I was little, I was deeply connected to wonder, always walking half in a daydream...