The Mother of Dragons: Ancient blood and a new dawn. 🗝️🔥

 

I am so thrilled to share the finished reveal of "Silver & Smoke." This piece has already been adopted by a wonderful collector, but I couldn't wait to show you how she looks in her final cathedral frame.

There is something so powerful about the contrast between her ethereal white hair and the gleaming gold of her dragon companion. I wanted her big blue eyes to carry the weight of a kingdom, framed in this ornate black cathedral to give the piece a sense of history and mystery.

The details: The iridescent gold of the dragon's eye and the soulful gaze of the Khaleesi herself. 🐉✨

✨ The Details ✨

Status: ✨ ADOPTED ✨

Title: Silver & Smoke

Medium: Original oil painting on paper

Size: 4" x 6" (Art) | 7" x 10.5" (Framed)

Even though she’s already found her forever home, I’d love to know: Which do you prefer—the fiery personality of a dragon, or the quiet mystery of a forest dryad? 👇

Sylvan Reverie: The Forest Awakens 🌿💜

 

There is no better day than Earth Day to introduce you to this guardian of the woods. She is finally complete. 🌎✨

This 6" x 12" x 1.5" oil on wood panel has been a journey of textures—from the earthy grain of her antlers to the silken flow of her purple hair. She represents a love for the diverse beauty found in nature, carrying a warm brown skin tone and deep, luminous dark brown eyes that glow against the forest shadows.

Because she’s painted in layers of water-soluble oils, her colors seem to shift with the light—vibrant and regal in the sun, quiet and soulful in the shade. On a day meant to celebrate our planet, she serves as a reminder of the magic and mystery tucked away in the deep, quiet corners of the wild.

🏠 Availability: Sylvan is looking for her forever grove! DM me for adoption details.

Monday in the Studio: Fire & Gold 🔥✨

 

While the forest is prepping for Earth Day, there’s a different kind of magic waking up on my easel. Here is a little progress shot of 'Silver & Smoke'—my Mother of Dragons piece for May! 🐉

I’ve been using the golden gesso base to build up the warmth and as the base layer of her dragon companion. It’s a challenge to balance the 'classic' dragon colors with the soft, wide-eyed soul of the piece, but I’m loving every minute of it.

Mark your calendars: The finished reveal of 'Silver & Smoke' will be this Saturday! 🗓️

Emerging from the Deep: Rings of R’lyeh 🌊🐙

 

Emerging from the Deep: Rings of R’lyeh 🌊🐙

She is finally ready to meet the surface. This tiny guardian of the reef was a study in dangerous beauty—mixing the soulful gaze of golden eyes with the electric warning of the blue-ringed octopus.

I’ve adorned her golden tentacle-hair and neck with those signature glowing rings, and gave her delicate, wings inspired by the mysterious bumpy snailfish of the deep trenches. She’s photographed here with a few treasures from my own childhood—shells collected long ago that felt like they belonged in her world.

✨ The Details ✨

Title: Rings of R’lyeh

Medium: Original oil painting on paper.

Size: 2.75" x 3.5" (Art) | 4" x 5.5" (Framed).

The Frame: Housed in a gorgeous vintage metal filigree frame that feels like a relic pulled from a coral-covered palace.

🏠 Adoption: She is currently available to a new home! DM for details on how to add this little piece of R’lyeh to your collection. 🐚🔱

Happy World Art Day! 🎨✨

 

Taking a moment to celebrate the beautiful, organized chaos of the creative process.

My table is currently a mosaic of stories waiting to be told. From the fresh green and blue washes of the Huntington Hollows backgrounds to a new Mother of Dragons piece I’m nurturing. 🐉🌿

Art isn’t just the finished piece on the wall; it’s the messy palette, the trial-and-error with frames, and the quiet hours spent with a brush in hand. I hope today brings a spark of inspiration to whatever you are creating!

What does your creative space look like today? Is it a pristine sanctuary or a 'more is more' kind of table? 👇

Rings of R’lyeh: Under the Surface 🌊🐙

 

While the varnish dries in the woods, I’ve found myself diving into a new, tinier world. Meet a work-in-progress "Finfolk" inspired by the deep ones of legend.

She’s a bit saltier and more mysterious than my usual garden spirits, but that "big eye" curiosity remains the same. Just a little teaser of what’s currently on the easel! 🧜‍♀️✨

Believing in the impossible... ✨🦄 Happy #NationalUnicornDay!

 

To celebrate, I’m looking back at one of my favorite sold drawings, 'Corazon Onirico' (Dreamy Heart). This graphite piece captured a moment of quiet connection between a wide-eyed guardian and a baby unicorn—a little piece of a dream held close.

I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be developing this into a full oil painting for #Junicorn this June! 🎨✨

I’m envisioning a shift for the painted version—placing her in a deep, atmospheric dark forest. I can’t wait to bring her warmth and heritage to life in color, with the traditional white of the unicorn glowing against the shadows of the woods.

Are you a fan of traditional white unicorns, or do you like them with a splash of fantasy colors? 👇

Happy Easter Sunday! 🐣✨ Twinning with my spring spirit, 'Alabaster & Aster.'

 

I couldn’t resist breaking out the My Melody ears today to match her fluffy blonde hair and pink accents! 🎀 I wanted this 11" x 14" original oil to feel like a delicate, wide-eyed daydream. Holding her here in the studio, you can really see how those tiny star highlights in her eyes catch the light, bringing her whole expression to life.

🏠 Availability: This big-eyed beauty is currently available for adoption! She will be a wonderful post-Easter addition to a spring sanctuary. DM me for details. 🌸

Wishing everyone a beautiful, peaceful Sunday! Whether you’re hunting for eggs, sharing a meal with loved ones, or just chasing a few creative sparks of your own, I hope your day is full of sweetness.

Let’s settle the classic debate: Are you a My Melody (Sweet) 🍬 or a Kuromi (Spicy) 🌶️ kind of bunny? 👇