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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

Back in 2017, well, maybe it was way back before that, I had a dream of starting a creative business. I had always been selling my wares – that was part of my creative process. I always liked to make and share, make and share. It was fun to connect to people by offerings things […]

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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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