Journal
Notes from the studio
Art, the creative process, and the honest list of supplies I actually bring to every workshop.
November 13, 2026
Rituals for hard days: small things that keep me grounded
Healing isn't a finish line, so hard days still find me. I've stopped being surprised by them — and more importantly, I've stopped treating them like evidence t…
November 6, 2026
Growing through it: what healing actually looked like for me
If healing looked the way people imagine it, there'd be a moment — a breakthrough, a lightning bolt, maybe a montage — and then you'd simply be better. That's …
October 30, 2026
My story, out loud: why I started the No Rain, No Flowers podcast
For a long time, I told my story in colors. When I couldn't find the sentences, I'd paint them instead. Something was too heavy to say out loud, so it went int…
October 23, 2026
No rain, no flowers: how a hard season became a workshop
The name came before any of this was a business. A few years ago I went through a season that felt like nothing but rain — the kind where you keep showing up a…
October 16, 2026
The exact supplies I bring to every No Rain, No Flowers workshop
Every workshop I run starts the same way: the same worn tote bags, the same checklist taped inside the lid. If you've ever wondered what's actually in them — or…
October 9, 2026
Bloom Through It: what happens in our wellness workshops
Bloom Through It is the workshop closest to my heart — a 90-minute session built for recovery groups, community programs, and anyone who needs a soft place to l…
October 2, 2026
Five things I tell people who swear they can't paint
Someone tells me this at almost every workshop, usually while holding a brush like it might go off. Here's what I tell them back. **1. "Can't" usually means so…
September 25, 2026
How to pick the right painting for your private event
Booking a private workshop means the night is yours — and the first big decision is what your group actually paints. Here's how I help groups choose. **Start w…
Gear I use
Supplies from my studio
The canvases, brushes, aprons, and easels I bring to every workshop. Affiliate links — shopping through them supports the studio at no extra cost to you.
Everywhere Artist Apron
$24.00 on Amazon
Acrylic Paint Brush Set (12 pc)
$16.00 on Amazon
Tabletop Wooden Easel
$32.00 on Amazon
11×14 Stretched Canvas 8-Pack
$26.00 on Amazon