🎉 It’s My Birthday—Let’s Celebrate with Art! 🎂

Birthday sale 2025!
Longing

I’m honored to share that my piece “Longing” was created as a donation for the Montrose Center for Arts’ 2025 fundraiser. This event brought together so many incredible artists and supporters of the local arts community.
GROWING YOUR BUSINESS WITH BRANDING Part 2

Branding is not just about having a cool logo or a catchy tagline. It’s about creating an identity that resonates with your audience, telling a story that reflects your values, and establishing a presence that sets you apart from the competition. Why Branding Matters Branding gives your business a personality. It’s the difference between a […]
What is Permaculture?

The term “permaculture” was coined by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the 1970s, combining “permanent agriculture” and “permanent culture.” At its core, permaculture aims to develop agricultural systems that are in harmony with nature, promoting biodiversity, soil health, and efficient use of resources. Principles of Permaculture Permaculture is based on three core ethics: These […]
What is Holistic Management?

What is Holistic Management? Holistic Management is a comprehensive decision-making framework that integrates social, economic, and environmental considerations to manage resources sustainably. It was developed by Allan Savory, a Zimbabwean ecologist and livestock farmer. The goal of HM is to create thriving ecosystems by improving soil health, increasing biodiversity, and restoring natural water cycles. The holistic […]
Meet “No Escape” – A Return to Creation

After more than a year in the making, “No Escape” is finally complete—and made its debut tonight at Mosaic.
Growing Your Business with Branding

It is my belief that we are all talented. We each love something and are so passionate about that something, that we can get lost in it for hours without noticing the time go by. Maybe these are our callings, or our hobbies. Sometimes we have many of these passions and sometimes just one. These […]
6 Ways I Avoid Burnout

2020 was going to be my year for my freelance graphic design business. I had been taking marketing classes, learning to build websites, and networking. I gained a consistent client; I was receiving many inquiries and projects. I even rented a desk at my local coworking space. It was all working out! Unfortunately, I was […]
Recycling on the Western Slope

Corey Najarian-Rice is the queen of recycling. In honor of America Recycles Day, she and I took some time to discuss recycling, and more. Corey has been passionate about taking care of our earth and being smart about how items are being used since she was young. As a young adult, she lived with a […]
50,000 Words: Do you even NaNoWrimo?

This year has flown by in the strangest possible ways. It is almost over! The year 2020 is definitely one that few will forget. With November just around the corner we all have an opportunity to add a positive experience to this unforgettable year: writing a novel! Every year, thousands of writers in the US […]