Hm what to do with my virtual art student today? *searches internet* ???? Gesture drawing with #berniesanders of course! (Posted with my student’s permission- didn’t they do great?!) #berniesandersmemes #bernie #berniemittens #gesturedrawing #gesturesketch #crayolasupertips #markerart #artlessons #virtualartlessons #artteachersofinstagram #beginnerart

“We are all just different shades of coffee” and a cup of coffee and good conversation can help bring us together. That’s the inspiration behind this art piece, which was painted using actual coffee! I showed coffee styles and traditions from around the world, and people enjoying it together. I was so HONORED to be able to participate as an artist on this month’s coffee subscription box with #xacoffee @chialphausa and @xadiversity . I know that we as a nation, as a Church (big C), and as a world, we’ve got so so far to go in coming together, truly listening to one another, and participating in healing reconciliation. But I also know that this healing comes one heart at a time, one friendship at a time, one conversation at a time. I hope this box can inspire someone to do just that. #blackhistorymonth #mlkday #mlkday2021 #diversity #coffeetime #whatbringsustogether #coffeeart #coffeearoundtheworld #askgoodquestions #learntolisten #loveyourneighbor #reachout #representationmatters #blacklivesmatter

Our most recent artist #collab is our best yet ?❤️ #waitforit #waitforit? #boisebabe #ohbaby #pregnant #pregnancyannouncement #comingaugust2021 #quarantinebaby #watercolorpainting

Sad for this hurting, divided, and angry time in the US. *FYI I’m talking about our HEARTS. I don’t want ANY political responses in the comments.* “Grace is the voice that calls us to change, and then gives us the power to pull it off.” - Max Lucado Did you know that the rainbow is a symbol of Gods grace? What a beautiful reminder of his banner over us! I painted this rainbow scene with a virtual art student. Sharing cuz thought it might brighten someone’s day and remind them to look up ? #lookupchild #rainbow #rainbows #grace #graceicallyourname #weneedgrace #godsgrace #lordforgiveus #hisbanneroverusislove #amazinggrace #rainbowart #beginningacrylics

Excited to begin working on this mural with my artist friend @tylershae_ and a few more artists from VineArts this week! If you’re in the #treasurevalley area and are looking for something to do on Tuesday/we’d afternoon, send me a DM! We’ll trace it using a projector, so no great skills are required ? #connectedtothevine #vineandbranches #jesusisthevine #christianart #communityart #boiseart #boiseartist #boiseartscene #vines #vineyardboise #vineyardusa #vineyardart #vineyardartisans #artministry

#fluidart results from another workshop with mom over Christmas. I tell you, this woman is so talented! It was so fun learning yet another technique in this genre. It was hard for me to get a grasp on it (lots of wasted paint!) but after quite a few attempts, I think this technique is my fave! We were both SUPER messy that day, like I’m still finding paint-coated strands of hair... ??? Thanks for the fun time mom! Check out her expert work at @barefoot_fluid_artist ?Which piece is your favorite? #acrylicpainting #acrylicpouring #fluidart #fluidartwork #fluidartist #artsyfamily #creativefamily #spinart #messyart

Hey y’all! I just wanted to send a HUGE thank you to everyone who’s followed or supported me and my art business this year. Despite all the YUCK of Covid and a complete pivot away from doing live farmers markets, we STILL were able to reach our income goal for this year- and not only that, we went a little over!! Woot!!! #praisegod Owning a small business is no joke. Blood, sweat and tears all the way... @the_salty_canadian and i have learned so much these past few years and we’re stoked for another “pivot” coming up this year. Thanks so much for supporting ours and other small businesses you know. Your support isn’t pocket money; it helps us pay the bills and keep saving for our first home (prayers would be appreciated)! It also means the world to us when friends, family, and complete strangers are touched by my artwork in a personal, deep way. So in short, thank you and you ROCK!!! #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #shopsmall #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #artbusiness #openforbusiness #settinggoals #achievinggoals #covidresilience #resilience #dreambig #startsmall #boiseartist #boiseart

I’m SO excited to show this NEW commission unwrapped this Christmas!! The lovely @kyravenecia commissioned this starry night inspired piece for your BF. I thinks it’s maybe the most romantic thing ever ❤️❤️❤️. It’s also set in a real place called the City of Rocks. (Note to self: go there this summer!) The second piece with the beach scene is destined for her dear momma. ❤️ HOW sweet!!!! Thanks so much for the opportunity to create these, Kyra! I hope they loved these surprises!! #starrynight #starrysky #starry #starrylove #vangoghinspired #vangoghstyle #acrylicpainting #commission #commissionedart #artforchristmas #creativechristmas #cityofrocks #idahome #idaholove #idahoart #idahoartist #idahoadventures #idahoexplored #idaholife

Christmas paint party! @msdaenitz hosted a ladies lunch and I Zoom-ed in on the big screen as the art instructor. It was a total blast! I loved getting to see how proud they were of their finished pieces at the end. Well done, ladies! And thank you so much Sparrow for hosting such a fun time ? (and Bill for vacating his man cave ;)). Sparrow, you're a wonderful hostess, and I love that you were able to help your friends when they needed it <3 #coteachers Original image (seen in the 2nd photo) is by @pattyanneart .Thanks for the inspiration! #ladiesnight #ladiesluncheon #girlsjustwannapaint #watercolor #watercolorpainting #christmasart #virtualart #virtualartclass #virtualartlessons #zoomteaching #zoomteacher #zoomartclass #beginningwatercolor #christmas2020 #adventcandle #christmascandle

#adventart Look closely and see the face of a heavenly being in the sky, drawing close to bestow a kiss on the baby’s forehead. All of heaven points, like the arrow, to the child in the manger. And yet the city sleeps sound and secure... John 1:9-13 (NIV) The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. We can talk about the true meaning of Christmas all we want, but it has no true meaning until it means something to YOU. ?What does the story of Christmas mean to you? John 1:14 (NIV) The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. #TheAdvent #truemeaningofchristmas #hopeofchristmas #bethlehem #ohlittletownofbethlehem #manger #songofgod #sonofman #artforjesus #christmasart #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #gospelofjohn