Notes From The Studio

What Aphrodite Has to Teach Us About Toxic Femininity
What Aphrodite Has to Teach Us About Toxic Femininity
Aphrodite is the Greek goddess associated with  love, lust, beauty, pleasure, and passion. She is where we get the word aphrodisiac and find the connection of feminine energy to water... Read more...
Start Your Own Creative Practice, Here’s How…
Start Your Own Creative Practice, Here’s How…
I want to squash an untrue belief that most people have about me–as an artist, I always feel creative. I am human and therefore move through the same cycles of... Read more...
Custom Nursery Art for Your Baby’s First Space
Custom Nursery Art for Your Baby’s First Space
When expecting parents begin planning their nursery, they’re not just decorating a room—they’re creating the first space their little one will call home. Custom nursery art has become an increasingly... Read more...
Guide To Santa Barbara, California: Spanish Revival, Home Inspiration, & Where To Visit
Guide To Santa Barbara, California: Spanish Revival, Home Inspiration, & Where To Visit
For the most part, our family took one trip a year together and we were lucky enough to do it in Santa Barbara, California (well, SB, Carpinteria, and Montecito). My... Read more...
How To Create A Gallery Wall
How To Create A Gallery Wall
Your intro guide to designing a gallery wall with your collection of art.  Read more...
Should I buy prints or originals?
Should I buy prints or originals?
Sometimes it feels like there's too many options when it comes to buying art. Let me help you breakdown prints vs originals and the pros and cons of each.  Read more...
The Colors of Emotions: Choosing Art Based on How You Want to Feel
The Colors of Emotions: Choosing Art Based on How You Want to Feel
Why is it that different spaces bring out different emotions inside of us? When I arrive home, I feel a sigh of relief. Not just because I’m home, but because... Read more...
Following Curiosity and other ways to rediscover your creative spark
Following Curiosity and other ways to rediscover your creative spark
I love following whim. It sounds like a character out of a children’s book. A small light in the growing dusk as the full moon rises over the horizon line,... Read more...
Art as Medicine: The Science Behind Hanging Art on Your Walls for Stress Relief, Burnout Recovery, and a Healthier Home
Art as Medicine: The Science Behind Hanging Art on Your Walls for Stress Relief, Burnout Recovery, and a Healthier Home
There is a moment when you stop in front of a painting on someone’s wall and something inside you exhales. Not because you analyzed it. Not because you read the... Read more...
Denver Alternative Bachelorette Party Ideas: A Meaningful Celebration Before “I Do”
Denver Alternative Bachelorette Party Ideas: A Meaningful Celebration Before “I Do”
Skip the Bar Crawl—Here’s How to Honor Your Bride with Depth and Joy When your best friend announces her engagement, the first question everyone asks is: “So, what are we... Read more...
Top Colorado Artists: Discover Mountain-Inspired Art That Heals and Transforms
Top Colorado Artists: Discover Mountain-Inspired Art That Heals and Transforms
Colorado’s breathtaking landscapes have long been a muse for creative souls, and today’s Top Colorado Artists are transforming that inspiration into powerful works that do more than decorate walls—they heal,... Read more...
Modern Magic Wallpaper Featured in Home + Garden Colorado’s Summer 2025 Issue
Modern Magic Wallpaper Featured in Home + Garden Colorado’s Summer 2025 Issue
A look into one of the pages featuring Katie Jackson of Modern Magic Modern Magic founder Katie Jackson was recently featured in Home + Garden Colorado magazine’s “Meet the Experts”... Read more...
The Witches Were Right: Connecting With Your Feminine Roots Through Art and Herbs
The Witches Were Right: Connecting With Your Feminine Roots Through Art and Herbs
Once upon a time, before men in powdered wigs decided that bloodletting was a solid medical strategy, women were the keepers of health. They knew which roots could soothe a... Read more...
The Art of Kintsugi
The Art of Kintsugi
My favorite mug is one that I purchased probably 20 years ago. It has painted elephants all around the outside with decorative details on the handle. I’ve always loved elephants... Read more...
Custom Anniversary Gifts: Celebrate Your Love Story Through Art
Custom Anniversary Gifts: Celebrate Your Love Story Through Art
Every anniversary deserves to be celebrated in a way that’s as unique as your love story. While flowers wilt and chocolates disappear, a custom piece of art transforms your cherished... Read more...
Behind the Painting: A Mother’s Prayer
Behind the Painting: A Mother’s Prayer
My latest piece, A Mother’s Prayer, captures the quiet yet profound connection between a mother and her child, nestled in a meadow of wildflowers. This painting draws inspiration from the heartfelt photography... Read more...
Unique Gifts From Small Businesses
Unique Gifts From Small Businesses
I’m not usually one for gift guides. Personally, I love to find something unique and unexpected as a gift for someone. That usually happens when I’m in a shop and... Read more...
Our Indiana Jones Nursery Design
Our Indiana Jones Nursery Design
As an artist and a soon to be new mother, there’s nothing quite like the joy of crafting a nursery that captures the spirit of adventure and exploration. For my... Read more...
Dillon Reservoir Sunset; A Look Behind The Art
Dillon Reservoir Sunset; A Look Behind The Art
If you’ve ever driven to Frisco, Copper, or Vail, you’ve likely passed the breathtaking sight of Dillon Reservoir. Nestled between Silverthorne and Frisco, this iconic Colorado lake is a landmark that... Read more...
Finding Wholeness (Not Happiness)
Finding Wholeness (Not Happiness)
What does happiness mean? Our founding fathers made a point of saying that a basic human right was to be able to pursue happiness, but what does that look like?... Read more...
Productivity Culture
Productivity Culture
The industry of productivity has been around since civilization began. However, most of the tactics we see in corporations and are taught to bring about the most yield for our... Read more...