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10/12/2026

Today we celebrate the people who first called this land home. We honor Indigenous truth, strength, and survival. We remember the struggles and tragedies they endured. We honor their place in and contributions to the shared story of America. We celebrate joining together in honoring life, land, water, and community.

To remember the first peoples of this land are still here, still protecting, still thriving.

Happy Indigenous Peoples day.

10/02/2026

I've been working on all things design today for a few different pages and organizations and it got me thinking about all of the work that goes into these things.

You may spend 2 hours trying to get the right spacing, and you may stare at words until they no longer look like they're spelled correctly..but it's so worth it when you see it all come together.

I know a big reason folks say they don't use human made ads is because of the cost (something we can all relate to), but my advice would be to never let that deter you from reaching out to an artist or even a student.

A few other folks have expressed to me that they'd be very happy to trade services, which is something that I personally LOVE to do.

I once drew on a sandwich board for a sandwich for Nook & Cranny Coffeehouse, I've done some murals and am currently working on murals Hair by Chanel Prince and in return she absolutely slays my hair. I’ve traded redesigning/painting the awning at Violet’s by Dianne for the cutest clothes and gifts for friends and family. I have traded artwork for desserts, yard work, photography, food, and services/products from other small business owners.

When I talk about community and helping each other, I mean truly coming together to support each other. We may not always have the cash, but if we foster relationships with each other we can be rich in friendship. (yes it's corny, but I'm right off the cob, baby)

If you have the means to pay an artist for their work, you absolutely should. It is after all a lot of artists' livelihoods. However, almost every artist I know is willing to donate their time and work to help out or even a simple trade.

Never let pricing deter you from reaching out. When I say to support artists, I don't mean just me, I mean all of the very talented artists in our area.

You may find one that is able to fit your vision and your budget with a little searching. If for some reason I am unable to help you I have dozens if not hundreds of artsy friends that would love to help!

ANYWAY

Here is a random collection of some things I've worked on recently.

Ok, love you, bye!

09/29/2026

Something I do a lot of, but I don’t do a lot of advertising about.

I am not the only person in our area that offers the service. In fact, I have a friend who will make an ad for as little as $10.

When you choose hiring a real person, it shows that you take a lot of pride in your business or event and people can see that you care. Not only did you hire a living human, that living human also has friends and family.. chances are you might even become friends with them. It’s also a networking opportunity.

Networking is also marketing.
You need actual people to network.

I love being able to help people from branding to a simple social media post (which I will generally do for about $20-$25), but I’m not posting this to advertise for myself.. I’m posting this because there are so many people in our area that would love to help you, many of them that charge a fraction of what I do and produce great work.

OK, love you, bye.

09/28/2026

One of my favorite parts of what I do is without a doubt Live Wedding Painting.

I love that everyone kind of gets to be a part of the process, not only am I creating a way for the newlyweds to hold onto the memory of their big day, but it's great entertainments for guests.

A lot of folks will walk up to me while I'm painting and let me know that they'd "take it home right now as is", which always makes the final reveal that much more fun.

In the time I'm at the wedding, I'm able to capture the moment and create a painting, but it's the extra work I put in in my studio afterwards that really brings the painting to life.

Here's a painting I did at a wedding this past May!

The first picture is how the painting looked when I left the venue, the second is what it looks like after a little TLC in my studio before being sent back to the new Bride & Groom.

If you ever have any questions about live wedding painting whether it's the process, certain things you'd like to do that you aren't sure about, pricing, or anything.. as always, feel free to reach out!

ok, love you, bye!

09/25/2026

Hey friends!

I feel like I’m always on here making posts about getting caught back up or thinking everyone for having patience with me, but I suppose that’s just life and we all have our own versions of it happening around us.

I apologize that I haven’t been in the headspace for art or even much communication this last week as my family and I have done our best to pick up the pieces after the tragic loss of someone we love very much, my sweet cousin Ryan.

I have several pieces ready for delivery, and other pieces in the studio in progress that are close to being finished! I’ll be making rounds and deliveries all next week.

If you’re waiting on a quote from me, you can also expect to see a message or email from me by mid next week!

Thank you all so much. I am so heartbroken, but I am so so so grateful.

I will never take for granted being able to live a life on my own terms and be able to take care of myself when I need to because the people who support me care about me as a person and not just me some kind of art robot.

Please continue to keep my family in your thoughts as we all try to heal the best we can knowing that Ryan and his mother, my sweet Aunt Cristal, are at peace together.

Thank you everyone for the kind words and condolences..don’t ever forget about all the beautiful things about you.

Ok, love you, bye.

09/20/2026

Congrats to the new Mr. & Mrs. Jenkins! 💍💐

I was absolutely honored to be part of Autumn and Isaac’s beautiful day by capturing it on canvas with a painting.

I’m so excited to finish this up studio and can’t wait to show everyone to finished product.

The bride made a request that I include their fur babies Lambeau and Rufus, and I can’t wait to finish this painting and put on their formal wear 🐾🐱🐶

09/15/2026

It seems like life has been a lot lately for everyone.
I’ve made a habit of trying to consciously think about the things that I am grateful for, and it’s made me think tonight about how lucky I am.

Luckily, I am an artist.

Luckily, I am an artist when I’m overthinking everything.

Luckily, I am an artist when the weight of the world is ready to break me.

Luckily, I am an artist when life is good.

Luckily, I am artist and I always have been as long as I can remember.

I’m not an artist because someone told me I was, and I am not an artist because I sell art. I am not an artist because people think that I’m good at it.

I am an artist because I make art.

It doesn’t have to be good art, even.

Luckily, you can just make art.

Maybe the world is pretty bad, but luckily no matter how bad it gets.. no one can take you away from you.. whoever or whatever you may be.

Ok, love you, bye

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