A lot has changed for me and I will be leaving Hawaiʻi next year to be closer to family and to experience new things. I know, I didn’t think I would ever leave, either. Read this long rambling blog post to learn more.

Learn the basics of painting water using watercolor paint in this easy step-by-step watercolor tutorial! YOU CAN PAINT!

Also be sure to check out the free guide provided for a more in-depth walkthrough, a detailed list of materials, and tips & tricks not mentioned in the video.

I used to beat myself up all the time about how “productive” I was each day. I chalked my value and self-worth up to how much I got done in a day or how “meaningful” what I did was. I had to learn to shift my mindset into believing that taking care of myself is productive and meaningful…

Something I have learned these past few years is acceptance. Accepting and embracing every part of yourself. Accepting and embracing the painful times, and moving forward. To move on and let past bitterness go. To not hold grudges against places and things that have made you into the beautiful unique person you are.

So you know you want to create something, but you have no idea what. Believe me, I constantly find myself in this dilemma, too. BUT, I have discovered 5 easy and effective ways to find inspiration that will have you creating something incredible in no time.

The “A Surfer’s Journal” collection is likely to be the last realistic series I will be doing for a while. SO, as a sort of send-off to past realistic works, I’m gonna share with you all my favorites. Let’s dive into the archives, shall we?