Nature Inspires

Inspired by these florals in my neighbourhood.

Allium? The beauty is in the delicate details.

Love this floral gift wrap from Front and Company, on Main Street, Vancouver. Given to me by a dear friend who knows my weakness for beautiful paper goods.

Painting Cherry Blossoms by Monique Lum - another New West artist I met recently and found very inspiring.

Out for a trail run and feeling invigorated.

Oh the wildflowers. Imperfectly beautiful.

xo

Love

Happy Valentine's Day. xo

In Flow

Happy New Year friends. I'm a believer in documenting our journeys. Over the holidays my creative journey was in full swing – I was in flow. You know that magical amazing state of focus and fluidity. I'm sharing some shots...

 

xo

Surface Patterns

A few recent explorations in surface pattern designs, from sketch to digitally illustrated repeats…

xo

Little Inspirations

Here are some of my favourite inspirations from Pinterest lately. Spaciousness and richness. Intensity and softness. Complexity and simplicity.

 

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[ credit: image pinned from etsy shop InArtStudio ]

 

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All these little inspirations have a place in the creative's process. It's about taking a moment to breathe in the beauty and meaning it holds for you.

xo

In My Sketchbook

Some of my favourite sketches from this fall so far, and the start of a new painting. Birds, tumbling type, florals and nature-infused big hair... this is what's inspiring me these days.

Sadness, reflection, elegance, vulnerability, playful festive joy. It's all here. That's the beauty of being human isn't it?