Always carrying my camera results in capturing inspiration when it hits. Art can be created anytime and anywhere even on the most mundane days. When I’m in the present moment, I notice subtleties overlooked by the casual observer. This is what I love most about creativity, it hits when you least expect it. I thrive…
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Three years ago I wrote about my dreaded life question. What do I want to be when I grow up? I realized the importance of that original blog post while attempting to edit it. That post is part of my story and I can’t change it, so why try. After reflecting on how far I’ve…
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Amsterdam Fine Art Photography Bicycles surround me, weaving in and out of traffic. Boats tour the historic canals. Amsterdam is known for the red-light district and cannabis coffee shops. Endless opportunities for a fine art photographer. I wander into this flower shop and gaze at the bouquets of color surrounding me. Inspiration hits hard. It’s…
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I approach the serene Canoe Bay organic garden with wonderment. Deer roam near the fence as I open the gate. Walking through the Canoe Bay organic garden is pure serenity. A true gift indeed. This garden offers silence, which is a form of therapy and meditation for me. Creativity is unleashed in the silence. Perched…
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An inspirational coffeehouse conversation made me realize something. I’m not alone on this journey and either are you. Just when I feel alone and think I’m the only one struggling to figure things out, the inspirational coffeehouse conversation helps put things in perspective. For 20 years, I didn’t know what I wanted to be when…
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“Happier than a pig in shit,” I said. I said that out loud after touring the Leinenkugel’s Brewery in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. As my husband and I were sampling our beer, the words slipped out before my tiny filter could catch them. Laughter rose from my inner most being and it felt so good. Learning…
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Fog comes in many forms. Fog has the ability to consume our brains along with the environment. Finally, after living in this fog for nearly two decades, I find comfort while in the midst of it. An artist’s journey through the fog is often complex and unclear. Sometimes fog shows up in our lives because…
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I love the art of photography. For one, it forces me to be in the present moment. With camera in hand and the viewfinder held to my eye, the process of photographing opens my eyes to the world around me. I’m an artist photographer. Secondly, it often forces me out of my comfort zone. I…
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We’re happy to announce that Studio L is now booking art commissions. My vision for Studio L escalated because I started seeing my artwork occupying beautiful spaces. Studio L provides fine art photography and oil paintings to those looking for a fresh look in their home and office. Clients can customize individual art to freshen the…
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Emerging Artist Exhibits at August Haven As an emerging artist, I seek opportunities that create a win-win for interior designers and galleries. Just a few weeks ago, I reached out to August Haven because I knew they’d be the perfect fit for my creative vision. I’m excited to announce that I’ll have artwork on exhibit…
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