Pictures of two of my students. I teach art in a hallowed out log in the middle of the forest in a Wes Anderson movie. #art #artist #painting #acrylicpainting #natureart #animalart

Strange creatures sighted at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. #art #sketchbook #drawing #plantart

Two excellent fish tales - “Don’t Trust Fish” written by Neil Sharpson and illustrated by Dan Santat and “Don't Eat Eustace” by Lian Cho. #kidlit

A watercolor portrait of my dog bestie, Maizy (aka Maizins Raisins). #art #artist #painting #watercolor #animalart #petportrait

Our trash doesn’t technically get picked up until Friday, but any day is a good day to appreciate the magic of a garbage truck with “Every Monday Mabel” by Jashar Awan. #kidlit

I originally painted this to celebrate the Mississippi River. It makes me so excited for nice weather and paddling just around the corner! #art #artist #painting #acrylicpainting #natureart #animalart

A little rabbit painting for the most rabbity day of the year. #art #artist #painting #acrylicpainting #natureart #animalart

Two fun books about food - “A Quick Trip to the Store” by Sam Wedelich and “How Martha Saved Her Parents from Green Beans” written by David LaRochelle and illustrated by Mark Fearing. #kidlit

A ceramic caterpillar and butterfly tic tac toe board I recently made as an example for one of my art classes. Looks like we are headed for a tie game! #art #artists #natureart #ceramics #clay #tictactoe

“Oh, Carrots!” By Mariajo Ilustrajo is a lovely read for the first day of spring! #kidlit

I liked my painting so much I embroidered it onto a sweatshirt for my sister. I liked the sweatshirt so much I kept it. Whoops! #art #fiberart #crafts #embroidery #animalart #foxart

Looking for a pair of silly books about pants? Check out these two - “Potato Pants!” by Laurie Keller and “Little Freddie Two Pants” by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins. #kidlit

A portrait with spring in mind. #art #artist #painting #animalart #porcupineart

Snagged this gem at Valley Bookstore in Stillwater. As a recent dramatic hair cut haver, I found it very empowering and an over all fun read. Archibald and the Furry Dinosaurs by Susanne Lang and Max Lang. #kidlit

A clay experiment turned cheerful home for house plants. #art #artist #ceramics #clay #houseplants #plants

Fruit and veggie napkins soon to be covered in pizza sauce. #embroidery #fruitandveggies #napkins

I picked up two excellent picture books featuring adventures with grandmas at @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social! “The Interrupted Plans of Mango and Nan” by Hala Tahboub and “Cats on Cats on Cats” by Maddie Frost. Would highly recommend both for silly stories and imaginative illustrations.

Hello buffalo. #art #painting #acrylicpainting #animalart

Another workout buddy. #art #animalart #acrylic #foxart

Some goofy little cylinders I made at a recent wheel throwing workshop. #art #ceramics

A little self-portrait. #art #acrylic #animalart #otter

Shell napkins. #crafts #embroidery #shellart #napkins

Super fun seeing my art in the wild and a bunch of awesome pieces at the “Tell Me a Love Story” Gallery Show at the Rum River Art Center! #art #painting #acrylic #animalart

I am sending another painting out into the world! You can catch this one at the Rum River Art Center. #art #animalart #acrylic #rabbits

I am super excited to be participating in my very first art show! Check out this cozy little painting in person at La Boulangerie Marguerite in NE Minneapolis. #art #acrylic #animalart #badger

Houseplant napkins. #crafts #embroidery #plantart #napkins

A little pet portrait for a big puppy. #art #animalart #petart #acrylic #bernesemountaindog

My other favorite art to make - throwing faces on inanimate objects. I’d like to introduce you to Pancake and Syrup and their intense vibe. #art #breakfastart #ceramics #pancakesandsyrup

Spring adventure sketch. #art #animalart #sketchbook #rabbits

Workout buddy. #art #acrylic #animalart #raccoon

Covering my loved ones in my embroidery projects one sweatshirt at a time. #crafts #embroidery #animalart #otters

Nursery art for a new friend/lil baby. #art #animalart #acrylic #rabbit