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.
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.
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.
In May of 2022 nine of my plant paintings were exhibited at Flour Market Bakery. Enjoy pics and a video from the show.
I learned a lot about transitions from the plant Sea Rocket while painting it at an artist residency at Sou-wester Arts.
The Verdancy Project hosted their first annual artist seed swap & packet design in the fall of 2021. The seed packet art show is now online for you to enjoy. I was thrilled to be invited to participate.
After the windows got shattered at the Portland Pop-Up shop Maker’s Outlet, we decided to turn the black plywood boards that replaced the windows into
Introducing a new series of paintings by Amy Daileda sharing the awe and wonder she sees in the details of plants.
After 24 years of creating wearable art, I’ve been craving a way to share my art in a different medium. Introducing the new Garden Universe Art Cards!
“When feeling stressed, pause, take 1 deep breath, and reset.” Read more about health coach and Vivid Element client Caryl Kenworth in this interview.
We challenge you to celebrate, learn & share about slow fashion every day in May. Join us!
It’s fun, easy, and earth friendly to dye eggs with simple kitchen ingredients! Here are my 3 favorite natural egg dye recipes, plus a few tips.
Shop a collection of cozy, earthy, one of a kind styles on clearance January 27- February 2.
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