March will start the spring season off strong here in Crumb Art Land! First several of my pieces will be up at Gallery North in Edmonds for their Small Works...

Hello friends! I'm sorry I've been so lax in updating my blog. I do have lots of news, but I'll try and space it out between posts so as to not overwhelm. Fi...

Hello friends! It's been awhile! In between snowmaggedon in February and being sick for almost all of March and April, I've been so wrapped up in family life...

Long, long ago in November, my class of 9-12 year old students and I began the lengthy process of studying murals in order to create our own inside our class...

I want to start with a heartfelt "THANK YOU" to my students, friends, and family who have supported my endeavors of becoming an accomplished, professional te...

If you're looking for some fun crafting this winter, look no further! I'll be running a few different winter craft workshops in December. There is sure to be...

Cloud 9 Art School recently was awarded three national awards from a top parenting resource, Winnie, which features the best parent-approved places to play, ...

I have more art show news! I will have two pieces on display this coming weekend at Molbak's at their Sip and Stroll event. Artwork will be available to view...

I am happy to share that this coming Saturday, October 6, I will be participating in the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Arts Council annual benefit exhibition 6X...

Last year I was introduced to Inktober for the first time. Inktober was the brainchild of Jake Parker, illustrator. The idea behind the event being that for ...

This summer I saw a cute little video filmed at the Calgary Zoo where they were blowing bubbles for their king penguins. The penguins LOVED it! I immediately...

One of my favorite age groups to work with is preschoolers. They are so curious and enthusiastic about new experiences; I love watching their brains work and...

Last week I hosted the most enthusiastic Lego builders I've had the pleasure to meet. Nine kiddos and I embarked on a STEAM endeavor the included creating ou...

In July I hosted the most enthusiastic crowd of dragon fans I've ever met during Dragon Art Camp. My 13 year old daughter, who is a self proclaimed dragon ex...

I am excited to get together with fellow creative kiddos in August for my remaining two summer art camps. All camps are taught at Cloud 9 Art School in downt...

As artists, it's easy to get caught up in the mentality of doing art at your desk. Even in the classroom with active kids, this is often the case, if not mor...

Back in May, I was hit by a surprise moment of inspiration. Out of seemingly nowhere I decided to venture outside of my comfort zone and paint a space vehicl...

A couple of weekends ago I had the amazing opportunity to participate as an exhibitor at Maker Faire Bay Area. I had heard a whole lot about the event, but h...

Hello lovely friends and students! Spring is finally here in the Pacific Northwest and isn't it wonderful? The sun is shining (mostly!) and the birds in my y...