Venture Here and There 
My grandma Mern had a blouse with this print on it. It was an airy summer shirt that went from a nicer “go to town shirt” to a “everyday” shirt in my lifetime. I can still feel the cool fabric and her rough hands embracing me. She passed when I was 16 so unexpectedly I am still trying to catch my breath. I have spent a lot of time reflecting on her life this week @andersonranchartscenter and wishing that her life had been easier and we had had her for longer. I hope to live my life so deep and wide that it will somehow be enough for both of us. #grandparents #acrylicpaint #vintageprint #country #wildwest #farmgirl #artistofinstagram #coloradoartist #artretreat #grief
Posted on June 12, 2019 Leave a Comment
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You guys, I am opening commission spots for pet portraits. These are so much fun for yourself or a gift. I have have the privilege of working on dogs, sheep, cows, horses and even a miniature donkey. I have a variety of pricing options too so DM me, you won’t regret it! Tag someone who loves their fur baby! #petportrait #artistofinstagram #commissionsopen #coloradoartist #cow #horse #westernart #dogsofinstagram #dogs #pet #petsofinstagram #artresin #donkey #catsofinstagram #cat #furbaby #animals #giftideas #giftsforhim #giftsforher #petmemorial #bunny #pig
Posted on May 7, 2019 Leave a Comment
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B-a-n-a-n-a-s @lisabardot has inspired me draw more of this fruit. It had been a whirlwind last 48 hours with commission sales and I can’t wait to get to work 🤗 #illustration #bananas #fruit #thishitisbananas #artistoninstagram #coloradoartist #buyart #altsummit2019
Posted on April 25, 2019 Leave a Comment
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Who knows what they are giving the women in their life for Mother’s Day? I have a couple of commission slots left just in time! #buyart #mothersday #giftidea #artistofinstagram #coloradoartist #rurallife #commissionsopen
Posted on April 24, 2019 Leave a Comment
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I have been so exhausted since Alt, I even went to the doc to have him check my thyroid levels out. Everything is fine with my blood but I am DRAGGING. Getting to use #procreate to still make things from my bed is helping my outlook. #makingarteveryday #coloradoartist #artistofinstagram #pig #farmanimals #rurallife #pork #illustration #oink
Posted on April 11, 2019 Leave a Comment
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Hello if you are new to following me 👋 a few things about me… 1. I live in RURAL Colorado where I teach in the school I grew up in. 2. We own a handful of cows which makes me a 5th generation Colorado rancher. 3. I taught special education for 7 years and loved it but the stress was, well, stressful so teaching Art now is an absolute delight. 4. I completely stopped creating art for 10 years after a horrible experience with an art professor in college. 5. I have a finished manuscript of a children’s book and I am ready to start pitching agents. 😳 6. I struggle with mental health and I hope by talking about it it will take some of the stigma away. 7. I will have been married to my college love for 8 years in June. We have a 5 and 3-year-old that keep us busy, constantly cleaning and completely in love. 8. My favorite things are; traveling, napping, fancy cocktails, and good food.
Posted on April 8, 2019 Leave a Comment
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This is my Gladys, we rescued her in November from #bigbonescaninerescue and I think she and I might be soulmates. I am getting ready to do a big campaign for pet portraits and I expect to be VERY busy so if you are interested in getting one done message me before the chaos ensues. Also, Gladys is currently completely focused on killing the kid’s helium balloons forms yesterday’s carnival. She definitely understands real threats to our safety. #guarddog #toughstuff #petportrait #artistsoninstagram #schoolhouseelectric #makingarteveryday #bulldogsofinstagram #englishbulldog #anthropologie #adoptdontshop @theellenshow #buyart @bigbonescaninerescue #coloradoartist
Posted on April 7, 2019 Leave a Comment
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Moo! I’ve had a monster headache the last few days and I am over it. So here is a cow in bright colors to manifest this vibe on the inside of my skull. #moo #cows #cattle #westernart #artistsofinstagram #makingarteveryday #artistsofinstagram #coloradoartists #rural #rancher #beef
Posted on April 6, 2019 Leave a Comment
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