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Creating Space at Mueller State Park

Creating Space at Mueller State Park

A reflective weekend backpacking at Mueller State Park in Colorado, filled with sketching, wildlife, quiet observation, and making space for wonder. ...more

Creative Adventures ,Creative Practice &Creative Reflections

September 14, 20265 min read

Chasm Lake or Sky Pond? I Hiked Both to Find Out

Chasm Lake or Sky Pond? I Hiked Both to Find Out

After wondering for a year which Rocky Mountain National Park hike was better, I finally hiked both Chasm Lake and Sky Pond. Here’s how they compare in distance, elevation gain, scrambling, scenery, a... ...more

Creative Adventures

September 06, 20263 min read

Bring an Umbrella

Bring an Umbrella

In this post I reflect on struggles with painting outdoors in the light and shade, and determine the solution is to carry an umbrella. ...more

Creative Reflections

August 14, 20265 min read

Jackie Gave us Wonder

Jackie Gave us Wonder

A reflection on Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle, and how watching her ordinary life unfold became a window into wonder. ...more

Creative Reflections

August 11, 20266 min read

Shoutout Colorado Interview

Shoutout Colorado Interview

I recently sat down with Shoutout Colorado to talk about my studio, my path as an art educator, and the role wonder plays in my creative practice. ...more

Interviews

July 07, 20261 min read

Painting Retreat in Boulder

Painting Retreat in Boulder

Reflecting on a fun day painting outdoors with Abstract Adventures in Boulder, CO. ...more

Creative Adventures

June 24, 20261 min read

Iridescent Clouds

Iridescent Clouds

Join me as I discover and paint a rare iridescent cloud floating over the snowy mountains of Colorado. ...more

Creative Adventures

May 20, 20261 min read

Painting Fall Colors

Painting Fall Colors

Find out the best place to paint fall colors in Colorado ...more

Creative Adventures

April 25, 20262 min read

Bold Journey Interview

Bold Journey Interview

Discover the story behind my magazine interview on turning passions into work. ...more

Interviews

April 25, 20261 min read

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