I had so much fun yesterday taking over the @kulacloth page. And it means so much to me that everyone LOVES this painting. Seriously you all are amazing 💕 I’ll look into getting some prints rolling and I’ll let you know when they are available. The original watercolor is for sale, if you’re interested just send a message via Instagram. Thanks again for all the kind words 💕 #artist #watercolor #foxillustration #artcollectors #kulacloth #dowhatyoulove #best_of_illustrations #localartist #originalart #contemporaryart #createmagazine #optoutside #natureinspired
I’m taking over the @kulacloth Instagram today to discuss the creative process and art behind this amazing piece of gear! As the Kula Creative Director I cant wait to share my process with you #kulacloth #artist #graphicdesign #illustration #illustrator #dowhatyoulove #creativedirector #dreambig
I’m so happy to share a sneak peek and close up of the Honey Bee Kula pattern. I’m in love with the rich colors and specs of pollen 💕 The illustrations were hand drawn with pen or watercolor then scanned into my compute, it’s more time consuming but the end result is beautiful, my hand drawings are like my signature, one of a kind. Working on the art and patterns for Kula is pure joy for me. Head to @kulacloth to learn more! #artist #localartist #surfacedesign #seamlesspattern #patterndesign #honeybeepattern #honeybees #wildflowers #womenofimpact #optoutside #kulacloth #dowhatyoulove #womenwhohike #trailblazer #illustration #adobeillustrator #best_of_illustrations
Often times you need to step away from your work to realize what’s missing. I added happy little pine trees and now I’m Happy🌲 #hike #kulacloth #designer #illustration #illustrator #graphicdesign #artist #localartist #dowhatyoulove #camping #camping #smores #optoutside #womenofimpact #patterndesign #surfacedesign #seamlesspattern #makersgonnamake #womenwhohike
S’more Kula please! Hey folks, this week I’ve been working with @kulacloth on a seamless S’mores pattern! I’m in LOVE! All of the illustrations are custom, hand drawn with a Wacom pen and tablet in adobe illustrator. I added a bonfire, marshmallows on sticks and Fireflies in addition to the S’mores 💕 Camping trip anyone? We have another fun design in the works too! Stay tuned! #kulacloth #designer #illustration #illustrator #graphicdesign #artist #localartist #dowhatyoulove #camping #smores #optoutside #womenofimpact #patterndesign #surfacedesign #seamlesspattern
Taking in the morning light #garden #arboretum #flowers #frelinghuysenarboretum #morriscounty #morriscountyparks #artist #localartist #inspiration #optoutside #morninglight
I think this will be my last sneak peek for awhile 🦊😉 Happy Friday! @kulacloth #artist #localartist #fox #foxillustration #watercolor #artoftheday #commission #artofinstagram #artcommissions #womenofimpact #optoutside #womenwhohike #kulacloth #creativeprocess #dowhatyoulove #floralwatercolor #best_of_illustrations #illustratorsoninstagram #makersgonnamake #watercolorillustration #carveouttimeforart #createmagazine #leavenotrace #wildflowerpainting #illustrator #artvideos #artvideo #kulacloth #localartist #intothewoods #foxinfield #wildflowers
Close up of my new work in progress... I’m painting another design for Kula Cloth and it’s a Fox! For those of you who know me and have been following me know that foxes are very special to me. This project is very close to my heart and I’m so happy to be doing what I love 🦊 I’ll be sharing a few sneak peeks into my painting process, but I’ll leave the printed/art reveal to @kulacloth Definitely give this awesome company a follow to see the final printed Kula and to learn more about @kulacloth #artist #localartist #fox #foxillustration #watercolor #commission #artcommissions #womenofimpact #optoutside #womenwhohike #kulacloth #creativeprocess #dowhatyoulove #floralwatercolor #best_of_illustrations #illustratorsoninstagram #makersgonnamake #watercolorillustration #carveouttimeforart #createmagazine #leavenotrace #wildflowerpainting #illustrator
Save the date! September 15th, 12-4 PM. I’m happy to share that I’ve been invited back to Frelinghuysen Arboretum for their Expressions of Nature event! Stroll through the gardens and meet local artists recreating the beautiful scenery through their art. Learn about their techniques, motivations, and styles. Artists display many of their works for viewing and purchase #artcollectors #artist #localartist #optoutside #inspiredbynature #dowhatyoulove #morriscountynj #njartist #frelinghuysenarboretum
I brought this painting into photoshop and cut out the background, I love the crisp white behind the beautiful watercolor paper 🐝 #carveouttimeforart #honeybee #createmagazine #floralwatercolor #watercolor #watercolorpainting #womenofimpact #artistsoninstagram #artist #localartist #dowhatyoulove #cosmosflower #garden #artandmotherhood #artmom #bumblebee #denvillenj #makersgonnamake #naturejounaling #optoutside #makersgonnamake #explore #daisy #coneflower #best_of_illustrations #botanicalillustration
Honey Bee 🐝 I’m loving this little bug #carveouttimeforart #honeybee #createmagazine #floralwatercolor #watercolor #watercolorpainting #womenofimpact #artistsoninstagram #artist #localartist #dowhatyoulove #cosmosflower #garden #artandmotherhood #artmom #bumblebee #denvillenj #makersgonnamake #naturejounaling #optoutside #makersgonnamake #explore #daisy #coneflower #botanicalillustration
Honey Bee 🐝 I’m loving this little bug #carveouttimeforart #honeybee #createmagazine #floralwatercolor #watercolor #watercolorpainting #womenofimpact #artistsoninstagram #artist #localartist #dowhatyoulove #cosmosflower #garden #artandmotherhood #artmom #bumblebee #denvillenj #makersgonnamake #naturejounaling #optoutside #makersgonnamake #explore #daisy #coneflower #botanicalillustration
Happy Anniversary, Love 💕 “Workin' hard every day Never notice how the time slips away People come, seasons go We got something that'll never grow old. I don't care if the sun don't shine And the rain keeps pouring down on me and mine 'Cause our kind of love never seems to get old It's better than silver and gold. I used to have a treasure chest Got so heavy that I had to rest I let it slip away from me Didn't need it anyway so I let it slip away.” I don't care if the sun don't shine And the rain keeps pouring down on me and mine 'Cause our kind of love never seems to get old It's better than silver and gold. I don't care if the sun don't shine And the rain keeps pouring down on me and mine 'Cause our kind of love never seems to get old It's better than silver and gold.” Neil Young #weddinganniversary #soulmate #love #willowwoodarboretum #wedding #adventureisouthere
About a year ago I met @anastasia.allison the owner of @kulacloth, through instagram. I saw her product and thought it was AMAZING because I’d never seen anything like it. I loved her product and most of all the message behind it. Definitely check out @kulacloth to find out! So I reached out to see if she needed an illustrator, behold the Unicorn Kula 😊 I’ve designed two Kulas and a third is in the process now 🦊 And now we are working on a book of wilderness poetry together! As a little girl I always dreamed of being an illustrator and Anastasia is a very talented poet. This project is already very close to my heart. Working on collaborative projects like this spark new and creative energy 💕 I can’t wait to see how it unfolds and we can’t wait to share our journey with you. Anything can happen 💜 Anastasia lives on the other side of the country from me, but I’m pretty sure this book will bring us closer together. I’m dreaming of taking a copy of our book to a mountain in that Pacific Northwest. “The mountains are calling and I must go” John Muir #artist #localartist #illustrator #womenofimpact #womenwhohike #optoutside #explore #mountainsarecalling #pacificnorthwest #dowhatyoulove #watercolor #lifeofadventure #explore #northeasthiking
Admittedly, sometimes I paint when I’m tired and quite honestly would rather sit on the sofa with some wine rewatching the office. But no matter how tired I am there is this pull in me to paint, so I turn off the pot of boiling water in the kitchen and put off cooking super for just 10 minutes more and head outside to paint. It’s not a results driven painting session, I know that when I’m this tired I won’t produce anything I love, but I know that I’ll enjoy the process, I always do. It’s only 10 minutes but it’s glorious. I quickly paint what I see and head inside before donating anymore blood to the mosquitos. A creative life is not always about the end result of what you do, it’s how you live your life. And sometimes I don’t paint and that’s okay too, sometimes I just need a glass of wine and to rewatch my favorite TV show 😉 #carveouttimeforart #createmagazine #floralwatercolor #watercolor #watercolorpainting #womenofimpact #artistsoninstagram #artist #localartist #dowhatyoulove #cosmosflower #garden #artandmotherhood #artmom #denvillenj #makersgonnamake
It’s been a long time since I’ve taken a flat lay photo. I’ve honestly been too busy with work and caring for my son, and that’s okay, he is and always will be my priority 💜 and in his best interest I try my best not to push myself to the point of exhaustion. Most days my graphic design work comes before my art, but it’s still important for me to try and capture photos like this. It gives my paintings a presence, and for you too see it in a different space. I do have amazing collectors and it’s important for me to show them and you how the painting looks next to color and texture, and therefore possibly your home 💕 #flowerpainting #artistsoninstagram #localartist #womenofimpact #watercolor #acrylicpainting #watercolorpainting #artcollectors #carveouttimeforart #createmagazine #dowhatyoulove #optoutside #naturelovers #peony #illustration #floralillustrations #botanicalillustration #arboretum #garden #artofheday #denvillenj #makersgonnamake #etsyseller #daisies #wip #homedecor #artforyourhome #fox #foxillustration #best_of_illustrations
Happy July, my birthday month! I’ve been busy, so I don’t have a new painting to share. I’ll leave you with my most recent 9x12 floral, still in need of a title 🤔#flowerpainting #artistsoninstagram #localartist #womenofimpact #watercolor #acrylicpainting #watercolorpainting #artcollectors #carveouttimeforart #createmagazine #dowhatyoulove #optoutside #naturelovers #peony #illustration #floralillustrations #botanicalillustration #arboretum #garden #artofheday #denvillenj #makersgonnamake #etsyseller #daisies #wip #homedecor #artforyourhome