Earlier this summer, I was thrilled to win a label design contest for a collaboration beer between Hellbent Brewing and TREAD, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing and preserving outdoor recreation opportunities in Washington's Chelan and Douglas. The cans are now available for sale at Hellbent's locations in Seattle and Wenatchee, and many other places beer is sold.

I’ve been getting outside and doing a lot of painting recently,…

Plein air painting, or “open air painting” was popularized by French…

A few days ago, I got home from the most amazing experience. I was one of 70-something women—all artists, crafters, or makers in their own right—who all came together to connect, support, and uplift each other. We all knew what we signed up for, but I don't think most of us knew what to expect. I knew it would be a fun weekend on Vashon Island, and that I'd probably learn a little bit about running a business. But in the end, I got way more than I anticipated.