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In lieu of schlepping my art to back-to-back holiday markets, I’m cozying up at home (with espresso and knitting project in hand) and hosting an o

Tucked away in my little creative sanctuary💙

working on this 36x36 inch oil on canvas of a view from Øye, Norway that I daydream about frequently.

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“Where Water Wanders”
📍Iceland
oil on canvas
36 x 36 inches

#iceland #oilpainting #icelandpainting #originalart

I’ve been having fun framing up some 5x7 canvas studies on wood panels, and they’ll be ready just in time for Boulders Open Studios Tour this weekend!

• Lake Como study
• Flat Tops Wilderness study
• Bear River, CO study

A week of art appreciating in NYC:

1. Two quick sketches from a park bench—watercolor and pen. The bottom one’s a study of Paul Cézanne’s work.
2. Pigeons and architecture.
3. A moment of awe for Monet and his magic.
4. A n

WIP of Iceland — there’s nothing like moving paint on a big canvas.

Working on a series from my summer travels💚

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Back to the palette—next up Open Studios tour in October.

Stay tuned for new work❣️

📸Film from the studio

Postcards from Norway🇳🇴

More art inspiration collecting than art making this month but ah that’s the circle of creativity, and I love it!

Back in the states after a beautiful trip to Iceland and Norway. So many photos to sift through and narrow down some to share an

daydreaming about our few days in Iceland🧚

If you were to ask me about film photography, I’d say it’s my favorite form of photography.

But if you were ask me on a deeper level, I’d tell you it’s more than just photography for me—it’s the first real form o

Hey there! It’s been a while since I last popped in, but ahhh, sweet summer bliss❣️

I just spent some time sifting through my stack of studies and uploaded a bunch of them to my website. These little paper studies are all about capturing the c

Nova Scotia🇨🇦

time well spent testing out my new (old) film camera, daily dips in the chill ocean water, working row by row on my fisherman’s beanie, and evening family dinner delights with the Welch household❣️

my grandma aesthetic truly f

sweet moments back in the hometown🍓

Salty skin, green gardens, kitchen gatherings, and family. I love summer on the East Coast❣️

A few sketches I included in the gallery show. A fun little addition to my solo show now on view @thecrowdboulder

All three sold but I just framed two more sketches to add to the gallery for the closing reception July 5th

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“Dog Days”
📍Dakota Ridge Trail, Boulder CO
Oil and acrylic on wood panel
11 x 14 inches
SOLD

This trail is for the pups! And will always have a special place in my heart🐾

@thecrowdboulder

#dakotaridgetrail #dogdays #bouldercolorado

Polaroid Plein Air🌱

A peaceful morning painting by the little creek along the Anne U White trail.

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