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Color is still my favorite. I love finding new combinations of colors for my own art work, design clients, and I love sharing them here with you! I thought the beginning of this year would be the perfect time to look back at the top ten most pinned color palettes of 2022, according to YOU via my Pinterest page!
Read MoreWe don’t need art. It’s completely unnecessary to live, but for some it’s completely necessary to feel alive.
Read MoreThe 2023 PANTONE Color of the Year is Viva Magenta 18-740! This joyful color is said to promote optimism and show bravery. Here’s what PANTONE has to say about their choice for the upcoming year:
Read MoreI was so excited when Destiny from Knifty Knittings reached out about a rebrand for her knitting business. I have admired her beautiful work for years and it was a joy to collaborate on creating a new visual identity to represent her business! Destiny creates modern knitting patterns, kits, and video tutorials geared toward beginner knitters.
Read MoreI am always so easily drawn to the colors and beauty in nature. It takes a little more effort to find the beauty in man made things. In this collection I dive into the unnatural colors we find in the strange beauty that is neon lights and the spaces they often exist.
Read MoreMy latest completed painting is titled Diametric. It depicts a raven and full moon, both of which are considered to be good and bad omens, depending on what culture you reference. The truth is, we see what we seek; good when you look for it, or bad when you look for it.
Read MoreIt was a joy to work with hair artist and owner of Breathe, Erin Schumacher, to create this beautiful branding suite as she works towards opening her beauty studio in The Ashman Plaza, in Midtown Midland, Michigan.
Read MoreThe act of creating art has always been a very personal and private experience for me. I can create from my soul, then I get to choose if I share it with the world or if I keep it to myself.
Creating public art is a completely different process. You start off knowing it’s for public use and interaction. You know it’s going to live in your community and be seen and judged, and hopefully enjoyed, by people.
Read MoreThe following collection was created exclusively with photographs captured by my incredible friend, Natalie Lodicobond, AKA: photolodico. Every one of these perfectly lit peonies is like a Renaissance painting and I LOVE it.
Read MoreIt was such fun to work with Jordyn Wilson of JoJo’s Cookie Co. to create this branding suite as she transitions their location to beautiful Petoskey, Michigan!
Read MoreThe Ashman Collective branding suite is especially near and dear to my heart, since I am a co-founder! Reneé Deckrow, Dacia Parker, and I make up The Ashman Collective.
Read MoreNature really is magic, and mushrooms are no exception. They come in so many shapes, sizes, and most importantly COLORS. I can hardly believe all the different moods these funky fungi can help convey… everything from romantic, to moody, to soft, to retro. The full gamut is here to take in.
Read MoreIn April, I submitted the following concept to the NEA Big Read Great Lakes Bay Region Public Art Project. They were looking for a piece of public art to be created and installed, one in Bay City, one in Saginaw, and one here in Midland. It felt like a once in a lifetime kind of opportunity, so despite my insecurities I went ahead and applied.
Read MoreI’ve been so excited to share this brand reveal with you! Not only because it’s a beautiful logo, but because it represents a much needed service in our community. Rooted Potential offers occupational therapy and lactation consultant services to babies and moms.
Read MoreThis simple phrase is at the root of everything I want for myself, and it is my desire to help as many people as I can to do the same: Do more of what makes you feel alive.
Read MoreI met Julia Kepler several years ago, when she was first opening Serendipity Road in downtown Midland, Michigan. Serendipity Road is a small business that supports small business in the form of a gift boutique.
Read MoreColor can really impact your mood, so I decided to create this collection of peaceful color palettes. Green is classically known as a comforting harmonious color. Blue is calm and soothing hue. Soft neutral tones help us relax. Even purples and pinks can be peaceful colors when used in soft shades.
Read MoreDo you need a degree to start your creative business?
The answer is simple: NO. Having a degree is not a prerequisite for living a more creative life or running a successful creative business.
