Sword Fern Studios

You may have heard the good news, that Leach is funded through June! I'm hoping the city of Portland sees this outpouring of support for Leach Botanical Garden and decides to bring back the grants they've recently cut, which led to this whole issue.

There are a lot of good things we cant afford to lose, this is certainly one of them! From community events to field trips and even land stewardship.

Grass widow watercolor painting.

I’ve been too sick to go see them. I bet they’re getting going out there though!

The last pic is the print in a vintage hand carved frame my mom found at an estate sale out in the country. Isn’t it beautiful?!

My piece Spring Gold for 🌼 Imagine 🌼 a utopia themed group show.

Acrylic on canvas 8″x 10″/ 9″x 11″ framed

Times like these can feel really dark and overwhelming. I wanted to focus on the dance of shadow and light. To recall the good that we do have, like finding an everyday utopia, to center our perspective.

From the cold, barren landscape in the shadows grows a beautiful flower (Crocidium multicaule.) A precursor to the coming spring and return of the light. A symbol for the good times that still lie ahead of us. The dance of shadow and light continues 🌀 The light is never gone for good.

The opening reception is tonight Feb 20th from 6 - 9pm, 215 N. Water St. Petaluma, CA, along with two other fabulous solos. The lineup is incredible and I’m very honored to have a piece in their first opening of the year!

It’s Superb Owl Sunday! Here’s Northern Pygmy Owl colored pencil study. These precious little round boi’s are actually ferocious hunters considering their small stature. Kind of like me 🤷🏼‍♀️

I was actually dreaming about owls last night! It’s very rare that I remember dreaming at all so it’s odd.

Maybe it was my cold medicine induced slumber? Maybe it’s Maybelline. 🤔