Feb 25, 2020Upcoming eventsMarch 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 f...
Aug 12, 2019Playing Catch Up!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 ...
Apr 22, 2019Upcoming events at Cloud 9 Art SchoolHello friends! It's been awhile! In between snowmaggedon in February and being sick for almost all of March and April, I've been so wrapp...
Jan 17, 2019Go BIG or Go Home!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 ...
Jan 1, 2019A Year Full of JoyI want to start with a heartfelt "THANK YOU" to my students, friends, and family who have supported my endeavors of becoming an accomplis...
Oct 22, 2018Upcoming Winter WorkshopsIf you're looking for some fun crafting this winter, look no further! I'll be running a few different winter craft workshops in December....
Oct 11, 2018Cloud 9 Art School is Winning Awards!Cloud 9 Art School recently was awarded three national awards from a top parenting resource, Winnie, which features the best parent-appro...
Oct 9, 2018Molbak's Sip and Stroll: Art and Wine WalkI 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 ...
Oct 3, 20186X6NWI am happy to share that this coming Saturday, October 6, I will be participating in the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Arts Council annual b...
Sep 12, 2018A Look Back at Inktober 2017Last year I was introduced to Inktober for the first time. Inktober was the brainchild of Jake Parker, illustrator. The idea behind the e...
Aug 31, 2018All Creatures Great and Small, but especially penguins!This summer I saw a cute little video filmed at the Calgary Zoo where they were blowing bubbles for their king penguins. The penguins LOV...
Aug 26, 2018Process Over ProductOne of my favorite age groups to work with is preschoolers. They are so curious and enthusiastic about new experiences; I love watching t...
Aug 23, 2018Everything is AWESOME when you're making ART!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 ...
Aug 21, 2018How to Train Your Dragon (Artist)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 ...
Aug 2, 2018Get Your Summer STEAM Learning On!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...
Jul 30, 2018Upcoming Fall Class OfferingsHello art lovers! I hope you have all been having a lovely summer vacation! As some of you are aware, I will be running a few extra art c...
Jul 27, 2018Art Outside!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 ...
Jul 19, 2018Do. Or do not. There is no try.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 ...
Jun 4, 2018A Community of MakersA 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 ab...
Apr 20, 2018Spring Cleaning and NewsHello lovely friends and students! Spring is finally here in the Pacific Northwest and isn't it wonderful? The sun is shining (mostly!) a...