Rediscovering My Passion for Mural Painting in Western Colorado
Before this year, it had been quite a while since I painted a mural—and when I did, they were usually indoor murals for children’s bedrooms. But 2025 has been a year of rediscovery and transformation! I’ve had the joy of creating three outdoor murals here in Western Colorado, and each one has reignited my love […]
Montrose Second Thursday Art Crawl: Pop-Up Shop!
Tomorrow from 4-8 come visit me and my partner, Lissa, at the pop-up art gallery/shop! We will be at 7 S Townsend in Montrose with art, and drop-in projects. Our main project this time is the Thrift Art Makeover: 🎨 Thrift Store Art Makeover Give old art a fun, new twist! How it Works: Tips: […]
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 […]
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 […]