Studio Journal

Dreamlike nighttime painting of a glowing seaside amusement park under a deep blue sky, with warm lights illuminating roller coasters below and a child flying overhead in a large purple paper crane, exploring illusion, light, and darkness.

Where the Light Really Lives

There’s a moment that happens when you stand in front of a dark painting long enough. At first, you notice what’s brightest - the light, the contrast, the points that...

Where the Light Really Lives

There’s a moment that happens when you stand in front of a dark painting long enough. At first, you notice what’s brightest - the light, the contrast, the points that...

Girl watering mushrooms in a sunlit redwood forest, with warm light filtering through trees in an expressive oil painting.

Why You Should Treat Yourself with the Same Car...

A story from a small shop in Mariposa — and a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful gift we can give is the one we allow ourselves to receive.

Why You Should Treat Yourself with the Same Car...

A story from a small shop in Mariposa — and a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful gift we can give is the one we allow ourselves to receive.

From Forgotten Photos to Living Stories

From Forgotten Photos to Living Stories

Sometimes, when we revisit old photos, we remember not just moments — but truths we had forgotten.

From Forgotten Photos to Living Stories

Sometimes, when we revisit old photos, we remember not just moments — but truths we had forgotten.

blond little girl in a red paper boat floating into the harbor along the lighthouse, big wave splashing behind the lighthouse, sunset colors, bright yellow, orange, pink and purple

Why Paintings Make the Most Meaningful Gifts

Art has a way of keeping our stories alive — the faces, places, and moments we never want to forget. Here’s why paintings make the most meaningful gifts of all.

Why Paintings Make the Most Meaningful Gifts

Art has a way of keeping our stories alive — the faces, places, and moments we never want to forget. Here’s why paintings make the most meaningful gifts of all.