Creating your own backyard oasis with native plants not only gives you a sense of calm and ease but also aids our native wildlife. These 7 native plants are all easy to grow in your Portland yard.
Since I’m offering my first collection of painting reproductions, I did research to find an earth friendly packaging option. Here’s what I found so you can use these too.
My first miniature painting collection will be on exhibit at the Angelica Kauffman Gallery in Chicago for the month of December, 2023!
Learn about 2 paintings inspired by camping in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
I have always told myself that one day I would return to painting. It’s been a lifelong dream. Now is the time! Read more about my journey in this blog post.
It can be idyllic painting out in nature. It can also be challenging! Read about painting “Ghost Flower” and “Protected” in the old growth forest and learn about two unusual plants.
I’ve dipped my toe into the future and you can too! Check out this innovative exhibit May 12- June 4 and collect some free NFTs too.
Adding native plants to your yard helps create a wildlife corridor. Native plants are beautiful, low maintenance and important for wildlife.
Eating food directly out of the garden is one of my biggest joys! I share five of my favorite edible perennial plants that grow well in my Portland, Oregon urban garden so you can enjoy the benefits as well.
Here is an easy way to reduce your water use and still get the gorgeous rich color that these dyes offer.
Mad Max, the importance of knowing how to save seeds, and an artist seed swap gallery from the Verdancy Project.
Using vibrant color, acrylic paint, and wood panels, I explore the details of plants and their connection to our universe. Learn about my process in this post.
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