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Working From Reference Alone Is Not the Same

Working From Reference Alone Is Not the Same

One thing I am constantly rediscovering is that artistic creativity does not require perfection. The things you make don’t have to measure up to anyone else’s expectations or meet some randomly established criteria. They do not have to be neat or tidy and they do 

Giveaway Time

Giveaway Time

Today is my birthday and I want to celebrate with you! I am giving away a 10×10 print of my “Unblocked” print. This is the first time I have had a print of one of my pieces made and it is a little surreal to 

ELD Goes to Castle Rock: Day 4

ELD Goes to Castle Rock: Day 4

Saturday. This was the second (and last) day of the workshop. Mom and I were having an amazing time, but we were also keenly aware that the weekend was coming to an end. We didn’t get out for a walk, but got breakfast and headed 

ELD Goes to Castle Rock: Day 3

ELD Goes to Castle Rock: Day 3

Day 3 is Friday, and workshop day! Mom & I woke up early to get a walk in before heading to Jeanne’s. We would have liked to get to another local park to check out some nice trails but we didn’t want to take that 

And Into the Forest I Go

And Into the Forest I Go

…to lose my mind and find my soul.”-John Muir I recently had the opportunity to do a quick photoshoot with a local photographer. We took an afternoon in a local park to wander and explore in preparation for a bigger branding shoot planned for later 

Emily Lynn Downey goes to Castle Rock: Days 1 & 2

Emily Lynn Downey goes to Castle Rock: Days 1 & 2

This last weekend my mom and I took a mother/daughter trip to Castle Rock, CO to attend Jeanne Oliver’s Wild: The Foraged Home workshop. We had originally planned to go to one of her live workshops in 2020…but you already know how that turned out. 

The Creative Process: Building Layers

The Creative Process: Building Layers

One of our family’s favorite musicians released new music last week. The new track is pretty awesome, and we’ve been listening to it almost on repeat. It’s been a few days and we have become pretty familiar with the melody and lyrics so we’re starting 

4 Ways to Fit Art Into Your Everyday

4 Ways to Fit Art Into Your Everyday

Art supplies sit inside a kitchen cabinet, carefully organized in labeled storage bins that make it easy to find what I’m looking for. The cabinet has been cleared of actual kitchen items and sacrificed so that I have a place for my creative interests – 

Wednesday Link Love

Wednesday Link Love

Sheila Atchley is one of my favorite artists to follow on social media. Her art is beautiful and she has a way of writing about life, family, and faith that makes me remember what is truly important. Her latest post about sustainable joy is well worth 

Shades of Blue

Shades of Blue

Hello, friends! Just wanted to pop in quickly with a quick update on what I’ve been working on lately. School is wrapping up for the year and baseball season is officially over, so I’m hoping to have a little more time for my art practice