Commissioned work: The Thompson House
I was commissioned to create this house portrait, which is being gifted from a daughter to her parents. They recently sold their family home. This painting is to commemorate all …
Walking with the Weird: Artist Cedar Lee
For those who missed it on social media, I had an interview with Cassie Ruud of Portland’s Bridgeliner published last week! Hydrologic Cycle. ~27″ x 32″, Acrylic on Live Edge Slab, …
Portland Open Studios 2020!
Portland Open Studios has finally begun! I’ve been following along, watching all my fellow Portland artists giving their fascinating talks and studio tours on Instagram this whole weekend. If you’ve …
Children’s Book Illustration: Behind the Scenes
I am the illustrator of the children’s book A Search for the Northern Lights by Elizabeth Rusch and Izzi Rusch,* published by West Margin Press. I originally made this presentation …
Feeling the Sun
Here is “Feeling the Sun.” I made a time lapse video of the painting process for this one! I usually speed these videos up so you can see the whole …
Book I illustrated coming out this spring! A Search for the Northern Lights
Check out this video for some sneak peeks at the book I illustrated: A Search for the Northern Lights by Elizabeth Rusch & Izzi Rusch, will be released on April …
Oils vs. Acrylics: What are the differences? Which should you choose and why?
Here is an in-depth explanation of the differences between oil paints and acrylic paints. Helpful for artists who are trying to decide which of these two wonderful mediums to explore. …
What is “oiling out?”
I explain here for oil painters why I “oil out” all my paintings before adding the final coat of varnish.
Book publishing moving forward!
I am overjoyed to report that I’ve completed all my illustrations for “Hunt for the Northern Lights” (working title.) My publisher West Margin Press is on schedule to print in …
Mural for Mudbone Grown Unity Farm at Oregon Food Bank
In June, I worked on a team to help finish a mural in Southeast Portland. In July, I was added to the Regional Arts & Culture Council’s Muralist Roster. And …