Learning on the Tram

Kiddos on the tram have been unknowingly helping me learn French, and to train my ears for correct pronunciation :) Yesterday a little one, staring out the window repeated “monsieur, madame, monsieur, madame....” until his mom told him to shhh! 😌

This is the first time in a good while that I have just let myself doodle with ink....oh how I didn't realize how much I've missed the feeling! We hope to be settled into our new home soon so I can really turn my focus back to my personal work (& this blog!)  :)   Take care & see you back here again soon!

We're in Nice, France!

I know you are here for artwork, but this is just too big of news not to share!

The 2019 New Year brought me the exciting and daunting task of moving internationally! For the next two years, my husband and I will be living in Nice, France!

I am excited to soak in the local and historical artwork here, to grow as an artist, and to accomplish many of my long-standing art-goals while I am here! New artwork will be trickling back onto this blog as we reestablish our home and get back to "normal" daily life :)

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🛬We made it to Nice! 🏫🌳Walked to the top of Castle Hill, or Park Colline du Château, for this view :) #nicefrance #adventures #artinspiration #travel #france #castlehill #park #walk #collineduchateau #collineduchâteau #prettyview #nice #newhome #sunset #water #beach #city #hillside

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Silly Animals in Ink: Art-Friday

Inktober fun! I had a great time getting back to my ink, marker & paper! The following sketches were started in pencil, followed in my brush pen, and then with Copic markers for color. I hope you enjoy these playful doodles.