My Favorite Resources
Art Supplies
Art Supplies
Want to know what I use to create my works? Here’s everything in a nutshell.
Winsor + Newton Gouache Paints
Schmincke Soft Pastels
Pastel chalk pencils by General’s
Prismacolor Marker Brush Tip
Transitioning to Copic Markers
Princeton round paintbrushes 0, 3, 5, 10
Cheap Sketchbook for quick thoughts
Multi-Media Sketchbook for paintings
100% Cotton 140+ lb paper sketchbook
Bristol Paper 9×12 + 11×14
Fluid 100 coldpressed watercolor Paper
Strathmore Pastel Paper 9×12 + 18×24
Strathmore Marker Paper
Uni Pin Pens .1, .2, .5, .7 most used
Derwent Graphite Pencils 2H-9B
Camera Gear
As a lifestyle photographer I have a LOT of photography gear. I utilize this to shoot Interior Design Projects, my own brand, and to create prints of my work. Here’s the breakdown:
Nikon D800
Nikon Z6 Mirrorless
AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm 1:4
AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1:1.8
AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm 1:2.8
AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1:1.8
Sony RX100VII
Mefoto BackPacker Tripod
Bogen Professional Tripod
Yongnuo YN622N Wireless Triggers
Speedlight SB-24 + SB-800
Art Prints
Making art prints takes a certain level of eye for detail. I want my colors, paper, and print quality to be top level when it comes to what I offer my customers. Here’s everything I use for my prints.
Canon Pro-200 Printer
Nikon D800 with 85mm lens to capture
**Or you could use a scanner
Red River 60lb Linen Paper
Red River 60lb Polar Matter
Clearbags Eco Friendly Sleeves
Clearbags Recycled Backing
Stiff Mailing Envelopes for prints
Mailer Tubes for larger prints + Orig.
Finerprints For white label prints
If you’re in Denver and are looking for someone to photograph your work for prints, I’ve heard great things about Nocerino.
Personal Growth
I love all things personal growth. From books to coaches, I collect knowledge like you might collect art. Below are some of my favorite resources to help you on your journey to slowing down, getting creative, or building the art business you’ve been dreaming of.
Books
Personal Growth
Women who Run with Wolves
Present over Perfect
Say Yes: Discover the Surprising Life Beyond the Death of a Dream
Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life
Braiding Sweetgrass
My Grandfather’s Blessings
Living Ayurveda: Aligning Body and Mind Through Seasons
WomanCode
Design Books
Love, Style, Life by Garance Dore
Living with Pattern
Absolutely Beautiful Things
Quiet Patterns
Simplicity at Home
Art + Business Books
Company of One
Art and Fear
Graphic Artist’s Guild Handbook
Art, Money, Success
Steal Like an Artist
Big Magic
Sketchbook of Loish
My Adventures As an Illustrator (Norman Rockwell)
Favorite Novels
Anything by Sarah Addison Allen
Daughter of the Moon Goddess
A Court of Thorns and Roses series
The Fault in Our Stars
The Unhoneymooners (If you need a good laugh!)
Free Resources
Guide to Calm Color Palettes
Guide to Slow Living
25 End of Year Questions to Reflect + Get Intentional
Brand Clarity Course on SkillShare
Faire Wholesale – Build a wholesale art business with this platform
Discounts
25% off with Moo – Cards + Marketing Materials
$10 off Birthday Books – Learn more about your star chart
50% off 17Hats – My business management system
20% off August Uncommon teas – To help you slow down!
10% off Brighton Cookie Cutters – For when you’re feeling creative
$10 off Sticker Mule – Where I print my business card stickers