Latest large piece, inspired by the settling of fog in the mountains...

I've taken a tiny detour back to my Black and White Series. Creating these "side project" sort of paintings prove to be fantastic for loosening up and relieving any sense of pressure that I feel when stepping up to a "regular" canvas. A nice change right before I attempt some new large-scale pieces. I've made these 3 available through my etsy shop only...

Realized I hadn't posted this newer piece on here!  You may remember it from my solo exhibition.

If you follow me on Pinterest, you know that I do a lot of studio-coveting.  I spend a ridiculous amount of time daydreaming about a large, light-filled space out in the country.  This dream studio is preferably beside a creek or river. 

I would also *settle* for this location.

The dream studio is also well-organized - a gorgeous, streamlined space that is well considered and tidy.   Like this...

NOT this...

This space also comes with an endless amount of storage, of course!  

I have been racking my brain on how to improve our small, in-home studio.  I am very grateful for the space that I do have, but with both Derek and myself working/storing in there, it is simply not large enough.  No amount of organizing and space-saving will do.  So.  We are considering taking down the wall that currently separates our master bedroom from our office and turning it into one room - our new studio!  We will be moving our bedroom into our current studio.  It will be cramped, but it's a sacrifice that Derek and I are willing to make.  (Who needs a large room to sleep in, anyway??)  On the other hand, we absolutely DO need a bigger space to create in, and I am so excited about the possibilities the larger room would provide!