The Light Leads The Way Girl walking through forest with lantern #gouache #art #sketchbook #paint

This was weirdly difficult and freeing at the same time. I feel like Im trying to break out of the squares in my art and life right now. #gouache #art #creative #sketchbook #abstract

Green Squares in Watercolor #square #Watercolor #sketchbook #pattern

Me, as a flower, walking through a colorful crack in the wall to a magical forest protected by an archway. Inspired by my inner world and a dream. #art #gouache #sketchbook #paint #sketch

Oldest had a birthday. We went to Chili's. #watercolor #art #sketchbook #paint

I got to work wayyy to early. I carry my sketchbook and paint everywhere now so I went to the park to paint. #park #photograph #nature #breathe

Inspired by the Farmers Market Yesterday #watercolor #art #sketchbook #paint #mothersday

Happy Mother's Day! Went to farmers market this morning. My partner got me this ant rock art. I have wanted one but been like nah for 15 years. I absolutely love it!

TIL about the 1985 Accomarco Massacre in Peru. 😭 My heart just doesn't understand. 💔 I went to draw a Peruvian woman from a photo online but decided I need to brush up on my skills. I'm going to practice every day and try again at the end of the month. #sketchbook #draw #art

I had my last cigarette the night I came back from Canada 44 days ago 🥳 The filters have messages like Cigarettes Cause and pictures of tumors on the box - my fears were in my mouth and seen by my eyes. Thank you Canada 🇨🇦 I art and breath air more now. #quit #Canada #gouache #art #sketch

Gouache painting (with some watercolor) of my son and his girlfriend. Just finished painting it today from the Edmonton March 2026 Trip #gouache #watercolor #paint #sketch #sketchbook #art

Circles - Gouache #art #paint #sketchbook

Scribbles and Paint #sketch #sketchbook #paint #art #Gouache

Warm, comfy, arting and watching Virgin River at the AirBNB on the March 2026 Edmonton trip. #illustration #Gouache #art #sketchbook #painting #journal

Creating a feeling of movement. #art #paint #sketchbook #sketch #create #Gouache

Edmonton, Canada Trip - March 2026 🇨🇦 Day Four - West Edmonton Mall (WEM) The (giant) pirate ship in the mall. Malls back in my day were not so exciting. There was also a RC mini boat section. #art #paint #Gouache #sketchbook #sketch #journal #travel

Edmonton, Canada Trip - March 2026 🇨🇦 Day Four - West Edmonton Mall (WEM) Lego guy with guitar Ceiling was one of the reasons I went to the mall. REMINDER to Self: Work on perspective. There was an ice skating rink in the mall too! #art #paint #Gouache #sketchbook #sketch #journal #travel

Edmonton, Canada Trip - March 2026 🇨🇦 Day Four - West Edmonton Mall (WEM) This mall is huge! There are over 20,000 parking spaces, amusement park, Waterpark, sea lions, minigolf, and more. I loved the Lego display on top of the store! #art #sketchbook #sketch #Gouache #paint #journal #travel

Wandered Today to the Art District on Sante Fe 🎨 for Museo de Las Americas, Murals and Tacos Selene in Denver There were exhibits around tradition, justice, identity and playfulness. The mask exhibit was impactful because many of us do wear a mask but what's under it? #denver #ND #museum

Edmonton Trip - March 2026 Tim Hortons The window counter gave me a view of stores across the way. I felt very me drawing in a coffee shop in a different country. I felt free, calm, and brave. #sketch #sketchbook #art #paint #Journal #travel #nd

Dear Younger Me, I am so sorry I left you behind for so long. The trip today reminded me just how much we love nature, science and microscopes. I'm going to see what I can do about getting us a microscope or binoculars. It will be fun to explore with you Love, Me #nature #innerchild #journal

Third Day in Edmonton 🇨🇦 We went to WAVES coffee shop. I wanted to spend the day drawing there but felt self conscious. I noticed how very friendly the people were and had hope for a kinder world. #sketch #sketchbook #art #Gouache #paint #map #canada

Here are some things from the the journal page: 1. I am left-hand turn challenged when I drive. 2. There was not a magnet that met my criteria at TELUS 3. In Edmonton, the left blinking green arrows means the person making the left has the right of way. #chart #canada #sketchbook #journal #diary

The Great Solar System Adventure Plantarium Show at TELUS World of Science in Edmonton 🇨🇦 - Cute - Amazing graphics - Informative My young travel companion did not get motion sickness thank goodness 😅 #planetarium #art #sketch #sketchbook #Gouache #paint #diary #traveljournal

Jurassic World by Brickman at TELUS in Edmonton 🇨🇦 I didn't realize this LEGO exhibit was here until we were at the admission counter. Double Helix DNA, jeep we sat in, topography map, dinosaurs and activity tables. #diary #sketch #sketchbook #art #paint #Gouache #travel #traveljournal #lego

IMAX at TELUS World of Science in Edmonton 🇨🇦 The elephants on the opening scene felt a foot away from me. I felt so much emotion I thought l was going to burst into tears . . . It was so powerful. #art #sketch #sketchbook #elephant #traveljournal #diary #Gouache #paint

Lunchtime at TELUS World of Science in Edmonton 🇨🇦 Between trying the rock wall and IMAX we stopped at the Purple Pair Restaurant in the museum. My lunch was chicken strips and tater tots. #gouache #sketch #sketchbook #traveljournal #diary #art #storytelling #paint

Rotating Rock Wall at TELUS World of Science in Edmonton 🇨🇦 He was almost the height of the rock wall that rotated as it was climbed. He almost made it across but had to stop because someone was in his path. #gouache #sketch #sketchbook #traveljournal #diary #art #storytelling #paint

TELUS World of Science in Edmonton 🇨🇦 I'm glad he likes brain teasers. It gave me a chance to photograph (and later paint) him. He also enjoyed the puzzles. #gouache #art #sketch #sketchbook #paint #traveljournal #diary

TELUS - Exhibit Hall There was an Exhibit that you balanced on a skateboard while being timed. #traveljournal #sketch #sketchbook #Gouache #diary #edmonton

Jellyfish 🪼 12-26-25 #tbt #sketchbook #sketch #art

Our Second Day in Edmonton We went to TELUS World of Science #map #sketchbook #journal #telus #travel #diary

AirBNB in Edmonton 🇨🇦 5/5 Recommend It was in the Rosenthal Neighborhood which has a bus stop within walking distance, easy to drive to things, walking trail with ponds, and comfortable inside that feels calm and comfy. I drew the floor plan. #sketch #sketch #journal #edmonton #canada

Some Things Noticed - Day 1 in Canada 25 Cent Bag Fees. The one that surprised me most was at the drive through. Made in Canada on items in the food store. Where is the food I get in the US from? 60 Signs. It equates to 37.282 miles per hour. #canada #sketch #sketchbook #chart #travel #journal

I looked up at the monitor at some point and . . We were in Canada 🇨🇦 There was not an announcement by the pilot or some moment of shared awareness. I noticed. It was a silent moment to myself of we made it. #sketchbook #sketchbook #journal

Seating on the Plane I did not pay for the chose your seat option. My son and I were across from one another but the aisle seat empty on both sides. I asked the flight attendant if we could switch. They checked and said yes! #sketchbook #sketch #art #Journal #artjournal #unitedairline

Sketch of Daelmans Stroopwafel - In Flight Snack This was really tasty! #sketch #sketchbook #watercolor #journal #travel #art #artjournal

Sketch from trip DEN to YEG in March 2026 Now that I understand my love of maps better - the map on the screen in the headrest is even more amazing! So I drew a map of the map of course. #sketchbook #Sketch #map #journal #travel #diary #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #watercolor

Sketchbook Page from Recent Trip #watercolor #Sketchbook #art #paint #travel

Back home. #dia #denver #colorado

I took the bus (X2) to the Royal Alberta Museum. Death: Lifes Greatest Mystery exhibit has a 4000x scale tardigrade. I got the coolest souvenir ever! A waterbear (tardigrade) plushie keychain. Yay! #souvenir #edmonton #tardigrade #microscopic #canada #actuallyautistic

The travel journal is full of lists, maps, sketches and writing of memorable moments. "Yes, I brought more art supplies than clothes." #travel #sketchbook #journal #list #actuallyautistic #neurodiversity

Staying warm while surrounded by art supplies. #sketchbook #art #creative #pencil #draw

Traveled from Denver, Colorado to Edmonton, Canada today. First time in Canada I've spent a lot of time lately reflecting on my love of maps. It was right there in front of me the whole time. While people were watching movies on the plane, I was watching the map. #travel #Canada #map

I tried to improve it lol #sketchbook #sketchbook #markers #art

Highly inspired by one of the pictures of the day online #sketchbook #sketch #art #pencil

Person sitting outside the coffee shop Gouache painting #gouache #sketchbook #art #paint #painting #peoplewatching

Camping trailer in the woods - Gouache painting #Gouache #paint #sketchbook #art #create #imagination

Partners surgery at the Denver VA went well yesterday. This was one of the views from the 3rd floor. Loved the light, shadows, lines and depth. #va #denver #colorado #Veterans #architecture #view ##space

I am going to try the Winsor & Newton Gouache by letting it dry out and wet as needed. #gouache #art #paint #sketchbook #Possibilities