I pour my heart and soul into everything I put on this corner of the internet, so this site is full of incredible resources for both the business owner and the artist looking to grow. Here's a quick rundown of how to get around these parts. Ready for the tour?
Whether you came here from a YouTube video, your friend mentioned my name or you found my books at your local bookstore, I am thrilled you're here.
new here?
Welcome! I'm glad you're here.
I'm a born and raised southern California girl. Growing up, you could find sand and lemon juice in my hair (I was told it'd make my hair blonder 😅) and salt on my skin. With a brief stint in Chicago for college (fist pump!) and meeting my 'Sconnie (Wisconsin 🧀) husband John, you can now find me rolling around in the sand with our son Myles and showing him what it's like to be a true beach kid.
Step One
I call the Pacific Ocean my home.
want to know more about me?
Fun facts about me.
I have a degree in psychology, am a classically trained pianist and opera singer and I've taught William Shatner (Captain Kirk!!) a private lesson in watercolor!
☞ Projector 3/5
☞ ENFP
For the Personality Test junkies out there Like me:
☞ Gemini ☀️, Virgo ☽, Scorpio ↑
☞ Enneagram 8, Wing 7
Head over to my YouTube Channel to watch my free art tutorials alongside hundreds of thousands of other watercolor-curious souls.
If you're brand new and don't know where to start, I've got a Watercolor Basics Collection just for you and my books are a fan-favorite as well!
Step Two
Looking to learn some watercolor?
Teaching's kinda my thing.
Elevate Your Art With These Game-Changing Courses!
The Art Within
Mastering art fundamentals, with a strong emphasis on sketching, to help artists develop their unique style.
Everyday watercolor companion course
Providing video instruction on key watercolor techniques to enhance understanding of subjects from flowers and landscapes to sea life and beyond!
Watercolor Simplified
Creative Foundations
Let's Chat!
You can go ahead and say goodbye to boring marketing emails. Being an artist and business owner for over a decade now means I've got a LOT of good stories to share. Some embarrassing ones, some insightful ones, but if you want to be a part of the VIP crew with over 62,000 other people living for these emails every week then, what are you waiting for?!
I'm no poet, but I can write a dang good email.
hot off the press
My Third Book, Everyday Watercolor Seashores!
I'm a published author of the best-selling series Everyday Watercolor, and my third book is all about my first love: The Ocean! It finally made its grand debut to the world in March 2024!
PAINT AT YOUR OWN PACE
400+ Lessons, Ready When You Are.
Over 400 tutorials on YouTube and in my membership, plus a growing archive of live classes. Start anywhere, binge or sip slowly. And once a month, we paint together live in my Patreon community. No rush, no pressure, just you and your brushes.
The internet is a strangely wonderful place. Because of YOU and millions of others who have found my slice of the world wide web, I am able to do this and have this life I get to share with my family.
Our work and purpose is driven by providing impact in the lives of creatives and seeing YOUR transformation is the fig and gruyere to our fresh sourdough bread.
Step Three
I really, really mean this.
last but not least.
My 40-page watercolor companion to help you find my best tips, resources and tutorials on the topic of watercolor!
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Watercolor
Don't leave without these!
A free class on how to scan, digitize and edit your artwork. I'll walk you through the equipment you need and the tools for cleaning up your artwork!
How to Digitize Your Artwork
