Everyone is talking about back-to-school season, but for me, the excitement is all about the reset.

July was a whirlwind, and my paintbrushes have been sitting quiet for far too long. As we step into year two of homeschooling, I’m chasing a very specific dream this fall: my son across the table working through his 4th-grade lessons, and me right across from him with paint on my hands.

After years of trying to do it all, I finally chose my art. Here’s a look at how we’re finding our rhythm again, stepping back into the studio, and making space for what matters.

Behind the Mic: Nerves, Art, & Finding Community

"When April first reached out to me about coming onto Art Talk with April to talk about my artist journey, my immediate reaction was a mix of pure excitement and absolute terror. Sharing your art is one thing—putting your actual story, your business evolution, and your creative philosophy out into the world is another. During the episode, I actually shared one of my absolute favorite quotes by Dolly Parton: 'Find out who you are and do it on purpose.' That has truly been the heartbeat of my journey as an artist, but trying to live that out on camera? Cue the instant imposter syndrome!"

Born from a passion for vintage porcelain, the Famille Rose Petite Original Series features just four hand-painted companion pieces. Read the story behind these unique, high-gloss mixed-media originals.

I’ll be honest: it’s easy to let comparison or doubt creep in during hours of slow moments... This festival was a mental and physical challenge, and it didn't look exactly like I planned it to. However, those genuine connections... remind me why I do this. Feeling 'seen' by even a handful of people—those who truly get the heart behind my art—makes the hard work worth it.

This series isn't just about the objects themselves; it’s about the curation. It’s an exploration of how disparate textures—the coolness of a high-gloss resin finish, the matte depth of gouache, and the organic grain of wood—can come together to form a cohesive, visual rhythm.