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In the Studio: Prepping for a Busy Month

In the Studio: June Roundup, On Taking a Break

Essays: Curiosity & Priorities,
Part 01

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

Favorite Blog Posts

Essays: Curiosity & Priorities, Part 01

How to: Framing 101 Resources & Tips

In the Garden: Before & After

How to: Framing 201: The Float Frame

Essays: Curiosity & Priorities Part 02

Essays: finding light in the darkness of winter

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!)

I'm so glad you're here. Thank you for joining me on my journey to explore this beautiful world with wonder, inspiration, and awe.

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