COLLECTION PREVIEW: SUNFLOWERS
A delicate exploration of pattern, composition, and the many faces of sunflowers.
COLLECTION PREVIEW: SUMMER PEOPLE
A celebration of summer people and how we live in the summer.
A collection of figure paintings woven together by patches of lines and colors, resembling a beloved family quilt.
Lovely on their own or paired together, the modern abstract feel of these paintings can find a home just about anywhere.
A silent strength is what is held within you. From sleepless nights to heart breaking losses. Many rarely see your growth or the beauty you hold while you bring life into the world or anxiously await its arrival…
It begins with the Lake. It always does for me. The story of how I found myself in a small Northern Michigan town on the brink of my thirties, living alone in a tiny house and writing poetry every chance I get, only makes sense if I mention Lake Michigan.
Some hide fearful behind a veil of fearlessness,
others relish in the light of their true spiritual makeup.
But in the end, no matter what mask you put on,
underneath it, the reveal will always be the same…
I slowly spun around, setting my gaze back to the horizon, closing my eyes to bottle this moment that made me feel so alive, so conscious, so weightless—like I could lay there and float away from every crushing truth…
When I was in college, I spent a few summers doing research and living at a science station in Northern Michigan. Life was slow and easy – on any given afternoon, you could find a troupe of students heading out into the woods to hunt for morel mushrooms with plans to fry them in brown butter that evening…
In order to protect our Earth, we don’t need everyone to be doing a perfect job, but we do need everyone to try their best and help what they can.
Maybe it’s because the great outdoors inspires us to see how far we can go… or maybe because it also shows us how far we’ve come…
When I finally gave up trying to be something for everybody else and instead just started being the exact woman I wanted to be - the magic happened.
Painting figures and flowers to explore the intersection of Mother Nature & feminine energy - accompanied by original voices.
Katherine and Megan talk about their shared love for art, design, and intentional living in Northern Michigan.
I want to practice and own my personal stewardship of the land and water that I love, so that the generations that follow can know Her as we have.
This past fall, Megan shared with me her vision for her new business endeavor - Shop Fresh Exchange - a carefully curated collection of goods produced ethically and locally that celebrate our land and how we live.
Inspired by the fresh start of a new year, I explored a looser and more energetic approach to this series.
Let me tell you, navigating this life of entrepreneurship can be a lonely road, and that’s how I felt when I first started out. I was figuring things out on my own with a LOT of trial and error.
In one of my favorite business books – Principles by Ray Dalio – he teaches you that one of the most important things you can do in building your business (and just your personal growth for that matter) is to honestly identify your weaknesses. Once you know what you’re bad at, you will actually be more likely to achieve what you want!
I’ve identified what I don’t like doing, what I’m not good at, and what I’m not efficient at. Aside from spending more time painting, I also get to help other small businesses flourish. My graphic designer has become a friend in real life and the two of us have grown to support each other and our businesses in beautiful ways. What a gift.
I started looking away from what everyone else was doing and focusing on what I have always loved - nature, the lake, northern Michigan, cozy & welcoming homes, beautiful and ethical clothing… and from there both my painting style and brand have organically grown to where they are today.
In my business, I’m always marketing towards one person. This person loves taking care of our planet, they have a connection to the Great Lakes region, they dress in ethically & beautifully made clothing, they enjoy the slow pace of life, the small joys. Their home complements the love and life within it, and includes some nostalgic artwork that can be passed down through generations
When someone supports your work and purchases from you, they aren't just paying for your materials and your time. They are supporting your overhead costs, your vision, your taste, your time spent finding inspiration, your years of experience, your years of training. They are supporting you to live and stay healthy so you can continue practicing your talents.
Perhaps inspired by a touch of homesickness, I felt especially called to celebrate my favorite road home for the holidays this season - M22.
I recently had the opportunity to share a bit about my visions and inspirations with Juley of Trés Américain. I stumbled across Juley’s blog several months ago and was immediately taken by her effortless and classic style.