Beautiful disorderly wild flowers A small 5x5 watercolor, acrylic and micro pen painting. ................................................................ You change when you become a parent. It’s a beautiful thing. I’m trying to cultivate a more consistent style, I had one prior to when Ash was born, but I no longer feel the same way about it. I think the subject matter is there but how I execute it needs to change. There will be experimenting and growth along the way. Please be patient with me on this journey. I’m excited to see what happens.#carveouttimeforart #artmom #artofinstagram #watercolor #motherhood #originalart #artcollectors #denvillenj #artoftheday #artofinstagram #natureinspired #arboretum #garden #gardening #homedecor #coneflowers #dowhatyoulove #sheexplores #womeninart #wildflowers #flowerwatercolor #makersgonnamake #etsy #etsyshop
A continuation from yesterday’s painting and post. A small 5x5 watercolor, acrylic and micro pen painting. ................................................................ With winter around the corner I was thinking about seasons. The change and dormancy of winter brings new life each spring. As a new mom and artist I’m trying to discover my seasons. I feel like since becoming a mother my art style wants to change. I’m not sure how, I’m freely letting myself paint what brings me joy in the hopes of rediscovery. My new life doesn’t allow me to paint in the same way I used to and aha moments feel harder due to being mentally on all the time. As with winter none of this is a bad thing, in fact it gives us a chance to grow. I’ve made a checklist of all the things I love, as a constant reminder while I paint. I’m hoping this will keep me grounded and focused as I pursue what my art means to me. I hope my process brings you joy along the way #carveouttimeforart #artmom #artofinstagram #watercolor #motherhood #originalart #artcollectors #denvillenj #artoftheday #artofinstagram #natureinspired #arboretum #garden #gardening #homedecor #coneflowers #dowhatyoulove #sheexplores #womeninart #wildflowers
With winter around the corner I was thinking about seasons. The change and dormancy of winter brings new life each spring. As a new mom and artist I’m trying to discover my seasons. I feel like since becoming a mother my art style wants to change. I’m not sure how, I’m freely letting myself paint what brings me joy in the hopes of rediscovery. My new life doesn’t allow me to paint in the same way I used to and aha moments feel harder due to being mentally on all the time. As with winter none of this is a bad thing, in fact it gives us a chance to grow. I’ve made a checklist of all the things I love, as a constant reminder while I paint. I’m hoping this will keep me grounded and focused as I pursue what my art means to me. I hope my process brings you joy along the way #carveouttimeforart #artmom #artofinstagram #watercolor #motherhood #originalart #artcollectors #denvillenj #artoftheday #artofinstagram #natureinspired #arboretum #garden #gardening #homedecor #coneflowers #dowhatyoulove #sheexplores #womeninart
“I remember I used to half believe and wholly play with fairies when I was a child. What heaven can be more real than to retain the spirit-world of childhood, tempered and balanced by knowledge and common-sense.” Beatrix Potter #artist #watercolor #bearillustration #artoftheday #artofinstagram #bears #family #dowhatyoulove #throwback #artcollectors #etsy #etsyshop #artmom #homedecor #childrensillustrations #getoutside #njartist
This Sanderling had quite the unexpected trip, from NJ to Germany and back to NJ due to being held at customs too long and then beck to Germany. The new collector is taking this Sanderling near the Baltic Sea for its final destination. I’m so happy that this little painting is loved so much! There and back again, a Sanderling’s Tale. Thank you to everyone who’s purchased a painting this year! Love you all! 😊#watercolor #originalart #sold #artcollector #artcollectors #artoftheday #artofinstagram #sanderling #natureinspired #getoutside #carveouttimeforart #etsy #etsyshop #etsyfinds
I decided to revisit my Fox Hill painting, always a little scary because their is no undo button when working on paper, but I’m glad I revisited it: Fox Hill, 8x8 original watercolor #watercolor #watercolorpainting #foxpainting #foxillustration #illustratorsoninstagram #artoftheday #artofinstagram #artcollector #homedecor #localartist #artist #morriscountynj #denvillenj #boontonnj #mountainlakesnj #carveouttimeforart #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #best_of_illustrations #berries #etsy #etsyshop #contemporaryart #womeninart #family
It’s winter in NJ, that’s why this painting is such a pleasure to see, the bright greens and blue of early summer late spring make me so happy. I think this painting will be in my group art show this January. The painting is available for purchase, message me for details #oiloncanvas #landscapepainting #willowoodarboretum #gardens #latespring #summer #artcollector #artcollectors #homedecor #buylocal #contemporaryart #artist #denvillenj #morriscountynj #artoftheday #artofinstagram
The mountains are calling and I must go - John Muir. When my husband and I first met we spent much of our time hiking, backpacking and climbing. It’s been awhile since we’ve done those things. Life gets busy sometimes, but being out in nature has always been so important to us. I think it’s time to revisit the mountains, they are calling me #mountains #mountwashington #getoutside #explore #adventure #dowhatyoulove #abovetreeline #explore
Bear Hill is finished 🐻 #watercolor #originalwatercolor #bearillustration #berries #woodland #bear #family #bearfamily #artoftheday #artofinstagram #carveouttimeforart #etsy #etsyshop #love #localartist #artist #denvillenj #artmom #artistandamom #natureinspired #artcollector #artcollectors #homedecor #artforyourhome #getoutside #landscape #rollinghills #etsy #etsyshop
A close up of my recent watercolor, I love the red berries and speckles of gold. I decided that the Fox Hill painting wasn’t finished, I’ll share tomorrow #watercolor #watercolorpainting #foxpainting #foxillustration #illustratorsoninstagram #artoftheday #artofinstagram #artcollector #homedecor #localartist #artist #morriscountynj #denvillenj #boontonnj #mountainlakesnj #carveouttimeforart #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #best_of_illustrations #berries #etsy #etsyshop #contemporaryart #womeninart #family #christmasgifts #gift #homedecor
I’ve been invited back for a group art show at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum Gallery, January 2019, “Enjoy the fantastic works of the various artists who participated in last summer’s Expressions of Nature. The beautifully different styles, media, and feelings will truly brighten your January day. From serious to fanciful, free-style to realistic, and watercolor to oils, you are treated to these wonderful pieces.” #frelinghuysenarboretum #artshow #groupshow #localartist #morriscounty #morriscountynj #denvillenj #oilpainter #contemporaryart #dowhatyoulove #artcollectors #gallery #natureinspired #watercolor #oilpainter #haggertyeducationcenter #dowhatyoulove
Bear Hill is still a work in progress #wip #watercolor #originalwatercolor #bearillustration #berries #woodland #bear #family #bearfamily #artoftheday #artofinstagram #carveouttimeforart #etsy #etsyshop #love #localartist #artist #denvillenj #artmom #artistandamom #natureinspired #artcollector #artcollectors #homedecor #artforyourhome #getoutside #landscape #rollinghills #etsy #etsyshop
Trying to clean my studio today, I work in a small 12x8 space, I have two computers for my graphic design work and all my art supplies, oh and a vacuum 😂 it’s hard making it work sometimes but I’m super thankful to have a work space to call my own. One day I’ll have a larger workspace, maybe above a garage and a large wooden easel nestled in a corner nearest a window 😊 that’s the thing with artist, we will create anywhere, big or small. Big things can happen in tiny spaces too #studiospace #artstudio #artmom #artistlocalartist #denvillenj #morriscountynj #dowhatyoulove #artcollectors #meettheartist #northjersey #cantstopwontstop #carveouttimeforart #artoftheday #artistsofinstagram #artcollector #artistspace #illustratorsoninstagram
A Fox in a birch tree forest, the start of a new painting idea #watercolor #watercolorpainting #foxpainting #foxillustration #illustratorsoninstagram #artoftheday #artofinstagram #artcollector #homedecor #localartist #artist #morriscountynj #denvillenj #boontonnj #mountainlakesnj #carveouttimeforart #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #best_of_illustrations #berries #etsy #etsyshop #contemporaryart #womeninart #family
Bear Hill. Because the best things in life are simple, time spent with family and time spent outside, you put those two things together, well it creates something quite beautiful #wip #watercolor #originalwatercolor #bearillustration #berries #woodland #bear #family #bearfamily #artoftheday #artofinstagram #carveouttimeforart #etsy #etsyshop #love #localartist #artist #denvillenj #artmom #artistandamom #natureinspired #artcollector #artcollectors #homedecor #artforyourhome #getoutside #landscape #rollinghills #etsy #etsyshop
A close up of this happy family of bears 💕 the Holidays are so much more magical with my son around, I think all the beautiful family time has inspired my last two watercolor paintings #wip #watercolor #originalwatercolor #bearillustration #berries #woodland #bear #family #bearfamily #artoftheday #artofinstagram #carveouttimeforart #etsy #etsyshop #love #localartist #artist #denvillenj #artmom #artistandamom #natureinspired #artcollector #artcollectors #homedecor #artforyourhome #getoutside #landscape #rollinghills
Adding in pretty blue green conifer trees 🌲#wip #watercolor #originalwatercolor #bearillustration #berries #woodland #bear #family #bearfamily #artoftheday #artofinstagram #carveouttimeforart #etsy #etsyshop #love #localartist #artist #denvillenj #artmom #artistandamom #natureinspired #artcollector #artcollectors #homedecor #artforyourhome #getoutside #landscape #rollinghills
Adding in specs of gold berries #wip #watercolor #originalwatercolor #bearillustration #berries #woodland #bear #family #bearfamily #artoftheday #artofinstagram #carveouttimeforart #etsy #etsyshop #love #localartist #artist #denvillenj #artmom #artistandamom #natureinspired #artcollector #artcollectors
My newest WIP, Bear Hill #watercolor #originalwater #bearillustration #bear #best_of_illustrations #artist #localartist #denvillenj #artoftheday #artofinstagram #dowhatyoulove #makersgunnamake #etsy #etsyshop #homedecor #wip