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First Grade

I blinked and the twins jumped from First Grade to their Junior year of high school.

Part 2: July 2025 to July 2026 was an adventure for Studio29...

2024 was the year my house and heart were breaking. My mom had her 90th birthday, and we knew it would be her last as her health had taken a steep decline the previous 12 months. Meanwhile, our house kept breaking: old copper pipes developed tiny leaks, which led to a big problem 2with our living room ceiling—three times!

Toucan with a waterfall in the background

Art Around the World: My Fall Art Class Adventure

I'm so grateful for this fall session and for all the families who trusted me with their children's art education.

Art Classes--"Art Around the World"

As she drifted through a rainbow, everything began to glow with vibrant colors.

When a Pet Portrait Becomes a Family Heirloom

The honor of capturing beloved pets through paint To be asked by someone to paint a special pet is truly an honor....

Christina is in love with her new office/studio space!

Remodel at Studio29

July 1, 2026—The basement remodel was finally completed! Here’s a quick reference guide to the men and women who did ...

"Missing Their Songs" is ready for visitors 2/6/26 at the Simpsonville Fine Art Gallery

January was a month of steady making and focused studio time. Daily bird sketches from December evolved into watercolor studies, oil paintings, and color explorations, while teaching continued to fill the studio with energy. Dedicated Thursday painting days—six uninterrupted hours each week—allowed for deep creative focus on both small works and larger canvases. By the end of each session I was exhausted but grateful, thankful for a season of life shaped by attention, creativity, and quiet joy.