Paint Mines Interpretive Park was not in our itinerary, but it became a highlight of our trip. The colorful rock formations and being able to explore them up close was so much fun for the kids.
#travelsketchbook #coloradotravel #watercolorsketchbook #sketchbookartist

Great Sand Dunes National Park - I really felt like is on Arrakis. This was one of the kids’ favorite spots.
#travelsketchbook #coloradotravel #roadtrip

This was our second trip to Garden of the Gods. Unlike 2 years ago, we did not have the threat of thunderstorms, so we were able to hike the upper trail for a grand view.
#travelsketchbook #coloradotravel #gardenofthegods

We recently returned from a road/wedding trip in Colorado. Our first stop was Boulder. My family wanted to spend the whole day in Boulder Bookstore.
#travelsketch #travelsketchbook #watercolorsketchbook

I’m making progress…with some “help.”
#studiocat #cat #catproblems #korea #koreasketchbook #travelsketchbook

While dragons were viewed as monsters and embodiments of the devils in western cultures, they are omnipotent beings and symbolize power, strength, and good fortune in eastern cultures.
#koreasketchbook #koreatravel #travelsketchbook #watercolorsketchbook #dragon

Pagoda in the Secret Garden - I wanted to make a Korea painting that was not in my sketchbook. I love how it looks so much the round panel.
#korea #watercolors #koreanart #koreatrip #tranquilgarden #watercolorgarden

Two things I struggle to paint are water reflections and architecture. Yay…
#korea #koreanpalace #watercolors #koreatravel #seoul #southkorea

My first adventure in making kimchi 🤞🏼
#kimchi #koreanfood #homemade #food #cooking

I have had this round wooden panel, prepped with watercolor paper for almost 3 years, just sitting and waiting for the right painting. I finally found the right painting.
#korea #koreatravel #watercolor #landscape #southkorea #seoul #watercolorart

Nutmeg thinks she has to be the center of attention
#cats #catmayhem #studiocat #sketchbook #travelsketchbook #koreasketchbook #cat

Our first stop in South Korea was Jeju Island. It was probably my daughters’ favorite place. Some of our first day adventures with cloudy weather and drizzle. #jejuisland #korea #sketchbook #travelsketchbook #jeju #watercolor

My art studio buddy hard at work. I had to put a box under the window to prevent him and his sister from knocking everything off my desk.
#cat #artstudio #studiocat #artstudiocat #lazycat

In June 2024, my family went to visit my birth country, South Korea, for the 1st time. I have been working on a sketchbook of our trip. These are sketches of us wearing hanboks.
#hanbok #southkorea #travelsketchbook #travelart #watercolor #watercolorsketchbook

I tried hand painting boots for the first time. The motif was inspired by Korean artwork.
#customshoes #paintedshoes #shoeart

SOLD - It was so exciting to find out that my painting was sold at Women in the Arts Exhibit!
#watercolor #watercolorembroidery #bgky #bowlinggreen #bowlinggreenky #watercolorpainting #medcenterhealth #watercolorart

“Just Bird Watching”

After 12 days of embroidering leaves, it’s done.

#watercolor #watercolorembroidery #cats #catart #watercolorcat #embroidery #embroideryart

Details of the stitching that I have been working on. Each leaf is approximately an hour.
#watercolorembroidery #watercolor #embroideryart #catpainting

These guys are not helping
#cats #studiocats #caturday #catmayhem

This is my third embroidery project in a row. I have not yet figured out the right technique of using a thimble, so I’m digging a hole into my finger. Other than that, I really enjoy learning more about embroidery and incorporating it into my paintings.
#watercolor #watercolorembroidery #catart

“Not Leda” - This my new take on the myth about Leda, best known as the mother of Castor and Pollux. In my version, she is a woman who is not going to be defined by the wiles of a powerful man, and she will live freely on her terms.
#watercolorembroidery #watercolor #feministart #watercolorpainting

A detail from my new artwork, “Not Leda.” To better understand its context, refer to the Greek myth of Leda and Zeus.
#watercolor #embroidery #watercolorembroidery #paperembroidery

Studio cat issue #studiocat

Happy Lunar New Year 🐍

First snow of 2025

This is going to be a new adventure! I’ve always wanted to customize my clothes. After many tutorial videos and procrastinating, it’s time to dive in.
#shoepainting #angeluspaints

Here is my last born in all of her chibi cuteness. I could not resist a small Charlie Brown reference, and evergreen trees were an important symbol for longevity in Korea. Unfortunately, she no longer allows me to put her hair up in dumplings…but I can still indulge myself in my art.
#hanbok

My first born as a chibi with her signature ponytail. If you know, you know. Instead of using the traditional gift box, I have her holding a gift wrapped in the traditional Korean way called bojagi.
#hanbok #christmas #illustration #korea

Tis the season for me to make my annual Christmas cards. This year, I’m turning my whole family into chibis. This one is me. We went to South Korea this summer, I’m embracing my homeland’s culture and we will be in hanboks.

#hanbok #christmas #christmascards #watercolorillustration #watercolor

My favorite tapestry and one of my favorite movies in one ♥️!