A touch of gold in the garden... ✨🐰🌷

 

"The Aurelian Auricle" is finally ready to hop into the world. For this piece, I wanted to play with the specific warmth of early spring—those first rays of sun that turn everything to amber and gold.

With her glowing golden eyes and pink hair laced with gilded accents, she feels like a quiet guardian of the garden. The background features loosely painted tulips, inspired by a recent morning stroll through Descanso Gardens.

🎨 The Magic in the Details: > This is a piece that truly lives and breathes in person. I used a golden gesso that shines through the oil paint, creating glimmering highlights that shift and dance depending on how the light hits the frame.

Medium: Original traditional oil painting on paper.

Presentation: Housed in an oval vintage frame.

Art size: Approx. 4" x 6"

Framed size: Approx. 4.25" x 7.5"

🏠 Availability: This golden girl is currently available for adoption! She is fresh off the easel and still needs a final coat of varnish before she travels, so while she is a spring spirit through and through, she likely won't reach her new home in time for Easter Sunday.

Please DM me directly for adoption details if she belongs in your collection!

Small worlds in round frames... 🎡🎨

 

It started with a quiet moment at The Huntington Gardens, watching the pink water lilies drift on the surface. But I couldn’t stop thinking about what might be hiding beneath those floating petals... 🌿✨

Today, those thoughts have become the first sketches for a new series: "The Huntington Hollows." >

Peek into these tiny portholes to meet the first two residents:

"The Lily Lurker" — A very observant little frog who takes his neighborhood watch duties quite seriously. 🐸👁️

"Sirena coronada de pétalos" — A floral-crowned siren of the pond, woven from the same softness as the water lily above. 🌸🧜‍♀️

I wanted to capture that magical feeling of a world tucked away in the greenery, where every leaf is a roof and every lily a crown. It’s early days for these two, but I’m already in love with how that "big eye" gaze anchors them in their secret space.

Which one are you most excited to see come to life in color? 🎨👇

A Balance of Light & Bloom: Happy Spring Equinox 🌸✨

 

Today we reach that beautiful point of balance where day and night are equal, and the earth begins its big exhale into Spring. To celebrate, I’m sharing a few "inspiration moments" from my recent visit to The Huntington Gardens.

My paintings don't start at the easel; they start in moments like these—noticing how a petal curls or how a specific shade of fuchsia catches the light.

The Palette of the Season:

Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana): The perfect reference for the gossamer "ruffles" in my characters' hair.

Pink Water Lilies: A study in those "Alabaster" tones and floating, ethereal light.

Eucalyptus macrocarpa: I’m endlessly fascinated by the silvery-grey contrast against its red blooms.

California Poppies (Eschscholzia californica): A bright spark of local gold to ground the spirit.

Rock Purslane (Cistanthe grandiflora): The vibrant heart behind those "Marshmallow Magenta" eyes! 🎀👁️

Wishing you a day of perfect balance and new growth. Which of these colors should I bring to my palette next? 🌿🌷

Holding onto a little bit of luck today... 🍀✨

 

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I wanted to share another look at "Emerald & Ember" as she prepares to find her forever home.

There is something so special about the way a miniature painting feels in your hands—like holding a tiny, secret world. From her deep green eyes to the vintage frame that houses her, she’s been a joy to create. I’ve even got my Hello Kitty bows on to celebrate! 🎀💚

Whether you’re celebrating with a parade or just a bit of green tea at your easel, I hope your day is full of "clover-covered" magic and soulful moments.

🏠 Adoption Call: This original oil miniature is currently available! If you’ve been looking for a "lucky charm" to add to your gallery wall, she’s waiting for you. DM me for adoption details. 🎨

Emerging from a cloud of pink-accented fluff... ☁️🌷

 

Meet "Marshmallow Magenta," a little spring spirit. Nestled between her gossamer blonde hair and those deep fuchsia eyes, she’s been an absolute dream to bring to life.

She is pale, she is fluffy, and she’s definitely got her ears perked for the coming spring. 🌸✨ I wanted to create an Easter character that felt like a delicate, lingering daydream. Her eyes are the heart of the piece—a bright spark of fuchsia life against her soft, alabaster features, complete with a twinkle of star highlights.

Her "big eye" gaze is already looking right past the frost and straight into April. 🎀👁️

✨ The Details ✨

Title: Alabaster & Aster

Medium: Original oil painting on cradled wood panel.

Size: 11" x 14"

Presentation: This piece is unframed and fits a standard 11" x 14" frame perfectly. Alternatively, I can wire the back so she can hang directly on your wall as a modern, clean-edged statement.

🏠 Availability: This original bunny girl is available for adoption! Please DM me directly for details if this big-eyed beauty needs to hop over to your collection in time for Easter morning. 📦🐇

Rooted in Strength: International Women’s Day 🌿✨

 

On a day meant to celebrate the vast, diverse beauty of women around the world, I wanted to share a progress update on "Sylvan Reverie." >

While she is a creature of fantasy, she is rooted in a very real belief of mine: that beauty knows no singular form, and every skin tone is a masterpiece. I’ve spent my recent studio hours focusing on her warm brown skin tones and the intricate textures of her antlers, honoring the quiet strength that comes from being connected to the earth. 🤎✨

The Process:

Medium: Oil on a 6" x 12" x 1.5" cradled wood panel.

Current Stage: Skin tones and antlers are blocked in and refined.

Next Steps: Moving into her flowing purple hair and the delicate moths that surround her, saving the "soul" of the face for last.

Even when the world feels heavy, I find that leaning into the act of creation is a way to honor the beauty we still have. Wishing you all a day of peace and a reminder of the strength you carry within.