I will have work on display at STUDIO Gallery in San Francisco: Terrain – California Landscapes, on view April 10–28. The opening reception is Sunday, April 13, from 3 to 5 pm.

One of my favorite small art space setups is to simply place a small table near a window with good light. I like to put my photography board on top (literally any board will do!) for a bit more roominess. I keep my main art supplies in a pail-style holder from Yamazaki Home (pictured above).

Even in the hot summer California weather, not a moment is wasted as the bumblebees diligently work, buzzing from flower to flower. In a way they are the ultimate fans of florals, with their daily work helping to pollinate wildflowers and gardens. This new tutorial is inspired by the round and fuzzy bumblebee.

These are my top 5 tips for paper artists. After working with crepe paper since 2017, these methods will definitely make your life easier and your art last longer!