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Happy New Year! I’m feeling deeply grateful for the work, the community that surrounds it, and the steady unfolding of ideas that shaped 2025. It was a year marked by new series, thoughtful collaborations, and moments of creative pause.

One of the most meaningful bodies of work to emerge was the Mother & Child series. Long held quietly in my mind, it came to life during a season of change. I was drawn to the intimacy of that bond, the feeling of holding, of closeness, of time moving both slowly and all at once. This series remains especially dear to me, not only for what it captures, but for how it connected with others.

This year also opened my home to conversation with Homeworthy. Sharing thoughts around design, with the pieces I've collected over time, objects layered with meaning, art that brings a sense of calm, was a reminder of how closely art and living are intertwined. You can watch my episode here. 

Spring welcomed new explorations with the 'Magnolia Tulip' series. Some blooms are simply too beautiful to pass by. Playing with scale, movement, and softness, the series grew to include a large 60 x 70 piece that eventually found its way to London. I always love seeing where the work travels and how it settles into new spaces.

Another highlight was contributing a few words to a dear friend’s new book, Suleika Jaouad's 'The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life'. This special moment led to a trip to New York for a reading and celebration. One of those quiet, pinch-me moments that stay with you!

Closer to home, a Mother’s Day pop-up with a neighbor, Coniglio, turned into a lovely afternoon with art, conversation, courtyard painting, and time shared. Simple and special! 

Throughout the year, I continued experimenting with new scales and surfaces, especially within the Magnolia series. Changing materials can completely shift a body of work, and these explorations felt fresh and energizing.

Summer brought a pause in Maine, a place that has quickly become a favorite. Cooler days, time near the water, the rhythm of family life, a summer break, all of these always lead to the beginnings of a new series.

I closed out the summer with a short trip to New York alongside Rebecca Atwood to celebrate the launch of her new book. She generously invited me to my home to be part of the project. The trip ended with an evening spent celebrating with friends and fellow design studios, Urban Electric, Nickey Kehoe, and Plain English, wandering the city, sharing stories, and marking one of those rare, perfectly layered New York nights.

Fall arrived with a trip to  Round Top and a new partnership with Society Social and Framebridge, framing works on paper, time spent wandering, gathering, and sharing the work in a setting that felt both grounded and vibrant.

As the seasons shifted, the Nest series emerged, inspired by time in Maine and a fascination with stones along the shore. Layered forms, quiet structure, and a palette that felt both calming and alive. A study in balance, where chaos meets stillness.

The year closed with 'Tulips Wandering Off, ' loosely inspired by the beautiful disorder of life, movement, and the way things rarely stay perfectly arranged. Much like a bouquet, there’s beauty in the undone.

Looking ahead, I’m excited for what’s to come! Lots of new work, new ideas, and the continued act of creating!

Here’s to another year ahead! 

This series began in Maine this summer. Each piece started as a simple work on paper and slowly grew—layer by layer—through cutting, painting, and shaping, until something dimensional began to emerge. It felt like a return to the basics of painting, a slowing down. Time spent noticing color and form again, and finding inspiration in the everyday rhythm of the landscape. Nature, as always, has a way of grounding and guiding the work.

Back in Charleston this fall, I began working on the larger pieces. The color palette shifted, rooted in the calm of Maine but touched by a recent trip to New York. I kept a few small reminders in the studio: a handful of color studies and a single rock whose shape I couldn’t stop thinking about. Stacking Rocks grew from that—born of all the rocks we collected along the Maine coast. The way they layered and balanced on the beach reminded me of the eggs in my Nest series, each form resting in its own quiet, imperfect harmony.




There’s a recurring theme that runs through this collection—calm and chaos, existing all at once. It feels honest to how life moves, and I find so much beauty in that balance. The time spent with family on the coast continues to shape the work in quiet ways. You can feel it in the colors, in the layers, in the spaces between. My hope is that a sense of rhythm and stillness comes through in the pieces themselves.

Thank you so much for supporting this series. A few pieces are still available—shop the collection here!

I’ve recently started working on a larger paper, and the first piece I tried was a tulip. I loved how the texture of the paper brought a new dimension to the work. I’ve always been drawn to creating on a larger scale, and since it’s been a while since I painted magnolias, I felt inspired to bring them back. They were especially beautiful in Charleston this year, blooming all up and down my street. 

I love painting magnolias because the time and layers of paint they require feel so true to the layers of an actual magnolia tree—the shifting light, the way the flowers slowly form, and the sense of depth that unfolds as you look closer.

Magnolias also have such a nostalgic feel, and I always hope people see not just their beauty, but what the season of their bloom represents—the fleeting magic of spring and the quiet wonder of nature they bring.

Thank you so much for your support! If you’re interested, similar prints are available here.

I returned to painting my 'Brown-Eyed Susans' to welcome the start of summer. There's something about working on paper, at this smaller scale, that invites a kind of closeness—each mark more detailed, more tender. It feels like standing still for a moment, just long enough to really see them.

The first time I painted these flowers, I was standing by the pool, playing hooky with a dear friend. I had told myself I should be in the studio, but I wanted the sun more. So to soothe that familiar feeling of not “doing enough,” I grabbed a collection of pastels and drew my first Brown-Eyed Susan. It was simple, joyful, just for me. 

There’s something about these cheerful little flowers, always turning their faces to the sun. They feel like the beginning of summer—bare feet on warm concrete, the first real heat, that craving for crisp watermelon by the pool.

There are still a few original works on paper available from my 'Brown-Eyed Susans' series. These smaller pieces hold such quiet detail—each one a little reflection of summer’s beginning, rooted in the fleeting beauty of the everyday.

The 'Mother and Child' Series was new to me. I've always been inspired by Milton Avery, so I wanted to try something different, incorporating the theme of motherhood and the fleeting feeling of holding a baby. I wanted to capture that feeling because its one of my favorite feelings. 

I shared my thoughts on this in my Substack, highlighting how closely fashion and art are connected in my life. They often influence each other, especially through the patterns and colors of my favorite clothes. Recently, I wore an outfit that ignited my creativity, similar to how motherhood shapes my artistic expression. The hues and intricate details of my attire frequently inspire me, and I have infused that essence into my studio. The painting I produced captures the spirit of that outfit, particularly the purple that shows through the brown coat and the delicate floral pattern. 

I enjoyed creating these on a smaller scale as well; these drawings helped me figure out the composition, and I enjoyed leaving some areas a bit unfinished. It has a soft, moody feel that aligns with the emotions I want to convey in this series.

The flood of support and sweet messages about this series has been incredibly uplifting. Hearing all the adorable stories about who will receive these paintings and the significance they hold for someone makes the effort of taking risks and trying something new feel worthwhile.

'When I First Saw You' 40x60

There are still a few large pieces and works on paper available. Shop the collection here! 

Happy New Year! I truly appreciate all your support throughout 2024. This year has been incredible, filled with career milestones and exciting new projects.

I kicked off 2024 with a pinch me moment—a commissioned pair of magnolias was featured in Architectural Digest, alongside a custom-painted lamp. It was such a joy to collaborate with these wonderful clients and to have this fantastic opportunity.

In October, I traveled to NYC to experience the artwork firsthand and enjoy a lovely lunch with friends in celebration. We arrived early in the morning to soak in the atmosphere while the staff prepared for the day, creating a peaceful moment to appreciate the newly updated iconic boathouse.

 
Later that month I released my 'A Wildflower Lily' Series. 

Then back to Charleston to release my Fruit Series that has become a recurring series for me that I paint while in Maine, the fruit is fresh and perfect summer series. There are a few pieces remaining, shop them here!  

Then finished out the year with my Tulip Series, ' Tulips In Sumac', was inspired by the color sumac, along with a house in Maine I stumbled upon a dark purple house that sparked something inside me. Over time, I started weaving that inspiration into my art and my clothing.

The way these Lilies would blow in the hot breeze here in Charleston gave a similar feel to the dancing of wildflowers, sometimes dancing together and sometimes alone. Which is where Dancing In The Night Sky got her name from. 

I created 5 34x40 paintings for this collection, and each one captured the unique movement of a wildflower. "Summer Shower" was inspired by a summer stroll when a sudden storm appeared out of nowhere, but you could see how the lilies enjoyed the refreshing rain.

Shop the remaining Available Works here, thank you for all the support on this series!