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07/23/2026

The difference varnish can make ✨
Satin varnish on the left, No varnish on the right.

There's no question that varnish does some nice things for a painting. Most importantly, varnish protects it from damage caused by UV rays, dust, as well as the oils from our hands as we handle it. And depending on the sheen of varnish you choose (matte, satin, or gloss) it can really make those colors pop as if they're still freshly laid strokes!

But on the flipside, it unifies all the sheens into a single type, such that (in my opinion) a little bit of each pigment's personality gets lost...

That's why after I finish a painting, I'll take some time to sit with it and appreciate those sparkles of differences for a little longer. Then, when it feels suitable, I'll lay on the final sealing layers. In the end, I will always choose protection and longevity for my pieces. 💝

(Also, apologies for my slight stuffiness in the video. These seasonal allergies are hitting like a truck 😅 )

I went a different route and tried something new with this sweet girl. For Ellie's portrait, I gave a whirl with heavy d...
07/16/2026

I went a different route and tried something new with this sweet girl. For Ellie's portrait, I gave a whirl with heavy duty watercolor paper, and I love how much it feels like a hefty Polaroid! (iykyk)

Sadly, Ellie passed this year toward the end of my first semester back to college. She was the sweet baby of one of my dear classmates and now friend. 💝 The last pic was sent to me from her mama, her portrait set lovingly with her ashes. Losing a pet can cut so deeply, so I'm glad to help in some way to honor her memory. 🕯

This little baby is fresh off the easel this morning 🤗
07/11/2026

This little baby is fresh off the easel this morning 🤗

I want your opinions!My favorite thing about the paints I use is that they vary in degrees of glossiness, and it adds th...
07/01/2026

I want your opinions!

My favorite thing about the paints I use is that they vary in degrees of glossiness, and it adds this lovely extra dimension to the painting by pure happenstance. I mean look at those SHEENS. ✨ The magenta is especially shiny whereas the greens are more flat, so those mums really pop!

That's why this always the hardest part: the varnish. 😰 Adding varnish protects the painting, but it also evens out all the colors to a unified glossiness or matte. It just feels like some of the character is lost in trade...

But maybe that's just me! How do you feel about varnish vs the raw painting?

EDIT: I forgot to mention, this painting is available for purchase! If you're local to JC, it's 60 with in-person pickup or an extra 15 to mail. Feel free to message me with any questions! 💜

Classic roommate behavior - this was such a fun one to do! It's a gift for my client's roommate of their two cats having...
06/23/2026

Classic roommate behavior - this was such a fun one to do! It's a gift for my client's roommate of their two cats having a... conversation. 🥸 She was also telling me how her friend always thrifts these fun, funky shirts to bring back to her, so naturally I had to add something from them to the piece as an homage.

So I chose this one with all these beautiful sketchy flowers and figures to tie it all together, and I'm just tickled the balance of whimsy against confrontation. lol It's such a vibe. ✨🌹

As it turns out, I can do people portraits too! ✨
05/28/2026

As it turns out, I can do people portraits too! ✨

The Lady of the hour makes her debut! ✨ This sweet old girl stole my heart just sitting in the lamplight, pining for lov...
04/05/2026

The Lady of the hour makes her debut! ✨ This sweet old girl stole my heart just sitting in the lamplight, pining for love. Who can say no to those eyes?

❄️Here's what I was up to this December, commissions plus a bonus little ornament gift! ✨ I hope y'all had a lovely Chri...
01/13/2026

❄️Here's what I was up to this December, commissions plus a bonus little ornament gift! ✨ I hope y'all had a lovely Christmas and a warm, fuzzy new year! I expect lots of good things to come from 2026, and I'm so grateful to have YOU along for the ride with me! 🩷 In fact, I already have my next piece in the works! So stay tuned!

Here are a couple of sneak peeks at my latest commissions ✨ to be revealed after Christmas! 🤗
12/15/2025

Here are a couple of sneak peeks at my latest commissions ✨ to be revealed after Christmas! 🤗

🔔I can't wait to share the commissions I've been working on, BUT given it's the holiday season.. NO SPOILERS! If you're ...
12/03/2025

🔔I can't wait to share the commissions I've been working on, BUT given it's the holiday season.. NO SPOILERS! If you're still looking for gift ideas, I've got you covered. 💖
I've got ✨2 OPEN SLOTS LEFT✨ to take 5x5 and 6x6" commission requests for Christmas, so give me a holler while you can!🎀

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Johnson City, TN

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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+14234915788

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