my sketchbook, a cocktail, snacks, overlooking the mediterranean sea.
perfection.
travels.
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
sketchy.
i was AMAZED at how well these beautiful students took to sketching and painting. some of them claim they had never even drawn before, which only reinforces my belief that we were ALL born artists. sometimes we just need a little push and encouragement to get things going.
such a satisfying day.
Thursday, June 08, 2017
slow art in sicily.
i’m SO looking forward to teaching my sketching/drawing workshop in sicily ! even though i am super shy, the thought of doing what i love to do in a beautiful setting and being able to share my approach to art with just a handful of people sounds dreamy. here is the tool kit i put together for my students. i can’t wait to see how they fill up their sketchbooks !
Friday, May 12, 2017
book signing + launch party.
my book signing and launch party is THIS SATURDAY, mother’s day EVE . . . perhaps mama would like a “trip” to france ? come by for a glass of rosé + a macaron.
my amazing friend, maybelle, made these cute book plates for the event . . .
and you will get a free french rock with each book you purchase !
Wednesday, May 03, 2017
new mexico.
i spent the most inspiring + perfect weekend in new mexico. it was like going to a new country. the beautiful landscape is magical. it snowed, it was sunny, the food was excellent, and the best part of the trip was visiting georgia o’keeffe’s HOUSE + STUDIO. truly, my dream home. i highly recommend going there if you are even remotely in the area, it was so worth the jaunt.
for more information on Georgia O’Keeffe, visit ARTSY.
Tuesday, May 02, 2017
my book has launched !
my new book “France: Inspiration du Jour” (chronicle books) was released today ! the book is a peak inside my actual sketchbooks during sojourns in france: a compilation of sketches, photos, and musings. you will learn what inspires and amuses me. i never intended for anyone to ever look through my sketchbooks (let alone publish them) so it’s kind of a funny feeling . . . but a good exercise and lesson in overcoming my shyness.
you are invited to my studio for the launch party and book signing event. there will be plenty of macarons, rosé, and lots of goodies for mama’s day ! . . .
and you will get a free french rock with each book purchase (while supply lasts).
i hope you come by to say bonjour !
may 13th
2:00-5:00
927 parker street (@ 8th)
berkeley, ca
Monday, March 13, 2017
sketch with me . . .
here is a peek inside some of my travel sketchbooks. i am so excited to be teaching a workshop in SICILY this june. i will be sharing my approach to sketching and watercolor painting and i KNOW i can make a sketcher out of you ! diva and i are planning a very magical slow art retreat and there are just a few more early bird special prices available. for more info, go HERE.
Friday, February 10, 2017
sketch with me in SICILY !
i am VERY EXCITED to announce a workshop that i will be giving in SICILY ! my good friend diva is putting together a slow art retreat on a beautiful island in sicily. i will give a workshop on my approach to sketching and watercolor painting and we will each fill up our own travel sketchbook. NO drawing experience needed. i will prove to you that ANYONE can draw . . . even YOU ! it’s going to be an inspiring week of fun and magic. (you can follow my quick daily sketch practice here).
see the details HERE.
(space is limited)
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
choo chooooo . . .
i love train rides. especially when passing through scenic countrysides . . .
