When I saw an online class (from Painting with Yvette) featuring whimsical portraits with these fabulous tropical vibes, I jumped on it...

This series of five paintings features a different pair of shoes to represent different stages of life. 1. First Steps ChildhoodSoft beginnings, curiosity, and wonder spark the first journey forward. 2. Open Roads AdolescenceThe world widens with possibility, dreams, and daring exploration. 3. Racing Time Young AdulthoodEnergy and ambition fuel the vibrant sprint of building, striving, becoming. 4. Bloomed Roots Late AdulthoodA flourishing self stands strong, rooted in wisdom

After a bit of a dry spell in the inspiration department, I decided to return to the studio and paint the very feeling of having your...

Years ago I sketched these manatees, not realizing that a few years later, my daughter would be headed to college in Miami where she'd...