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I love this opportunity to take stock of the past month, to put “on paper” the things that have happened and think about what is coming up. I think this small expenditure of time results in feelings of deep gratitude every month. Here are just a few things that made July pretty special here in […]

IN THE STUDIO | July Round-Up

APRIL was one heck of a month for my business! As the sun starts to shine, the work and inspiration starts to pour out of me. I get so excited for this kind of annual rebirth. I love how much my process and business mimic the seasons and allow for rest and reflection during the […]

IN THE STUDIO | April Round-Up

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Daily Inspiration

Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. 

John Muir

It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in this broken world.

Mary Oliver

lately at atwater studios

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What's inspiring me lately: Open meadows. Wise old trees. Rivers and lakes. Springtime flowers. The sound of the ocean. Undiscovered paths.

On my bookshelf

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, Art + Fear by David Bayles. (View my full studio library here!)

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