Happy May! I have lots of exciting things to share with you! My first update is a group show I will be participating in this month. The opening reception is on May 13th during the Second Saturday Art Walk in Midtown Sacramento at Good News Wine. Yay! Come in for art and stay for a glass of yummy natural wine! If you cannot make it to the opening, that's okay! Head into the wine shop another time! The space itself is a work of art. You'll see!

 

The second update is the soft launch of my online shop! On Monday, May 15th (the day after Mercury retrograde ends) my shop will be open to my mailing list. That means YOU! I will open my online shop for one week before my planned vacation escape to the desert. I am a busy bee over here, prepping my store and setting up all things shipping on my website. I am so excited to give you VIP access to my latest collection. Original paintings and archival prints will be available to purchase. Please keep an eye on your inbox on May 15th!

 

Next, I have a solo show in July at Good News Wine. The opening reception is scheduled for July 8th during the Second Saturday Art Walk in Midtown Sacramento at Good News Wine. Stay tuned for more details! I am so excited about this! It is a really big deal. It will be my very first solo show.

 

Lastly, be sure to mark your calendars - my little blue backyard studio will be open to the public this September 2023! I am participating in Sacramento Open Studios this fall. My backyard will be open during Weekend 2: Saturday, Sept. 16th and Sunday, Sept. 17th from 11 am-5 pm. Again, stay tuned for my address and all the details! Eeeee! I cannot WAIT to host everyone.

 

Below are my art and business update highlights:

 

Hello friends! This month I have compiled a few of my favorite things. Don’t worry, I am not sponsored (yet!). These are just a few of my personal favorites for inspiration, regulation, rest, creativity, and pleasure. My list is meant to inspire you to think about your own List with a capital “L”! What helps you live a creative life full of pleasure and joy? My list starts with beloved books and ends with sacred animal siblings.

 

Ya’ll know I love books. I love the whole culture of going to the library and shopping at local bookshops. My reading lists are endless, but below is a combo of my all-time favs and more recent(ish) titles across all genres:

 

 

 

I am not the best at keeping track of movies and shows. Here are some favorites that came to mind! 

 

I am not a big podcast person. I mostly listen to shows from random podcasts interviewing authors I like. Here are some shows I try to keep up with: 

 

 

I love music and cannot imagine a creative life without it. Here are some of the artists in my ears these days.

 

 

I love almost all things witchy. Here are some of my favorites scents, herbs, spells, and crystals for Creativity. I highly recommend finding and building a relationship with your local apothecary. Remedy Garden of Nevada City, CA  is my favorite. 

 

Learn to write your own with Arin Murphy-Hiscock’s books! Otherwise adrienne maree brown has a lot of good spells archived on her website. 

 

 

I meditate every morning. I utilize the Insight Timer app to help me set my intention for the day ahead. They even have a timer with a variety of different meditation chimes to choose from. There is a meditation for almost everything on there - from pet loss to starting your own business! Check it out: https://insighttimer.com/

 

If all else fails, a walk in the woods or a low-populated trail is where I find spirit and wisdom.

 

Animal siblings and the animal world provide my life with lots of joy and inspiration. 

 

Last, but not least! I care DEEPLY about my people and my local orgs/circles. Community is my favorite!