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bedtime blessings for little ones cover reveal

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illustrating build

For as long as I can remember, I have loved the illustrations in picture books. I remember staring at all the little details, looking at each page for much longer than needed, and yet absolutely captivated. What an honor it is to get to create illustrations that children will enjoy, notice details, make up stories […]

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build cover reveal

One of the greatest gifts I’ve ever been given is the opportunity to write and illustrate children’s books. My first picture book, Twirl, was my longtime dream come true project. It was a message I had in my heart for such a long time and an absolute delight to write a story and paint pictures […]

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what is truth?

What is truth? Isn’t this the question of our day. I suppose it’s been the question since the beginning of time. I imagine the moment when Jesus goes before the Roman governor telling him the reason he was born and came into the world was to “testify to the truth” (John 18:37). Pilot responds with […]

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favorite picture frames for your art prints

  An art print is a lovely way to add personality to any space. Choose your favorite painting from my collection of prints, pop it in a frame and display it around your home!     Art prints are available in 8×10 and I think they look particularly great when framed with a mat. Choose […]

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living freely & lightly cover reveal

In my first book, Freely and Lightly, I shared my story of how learning to trust in who God is and who He says we are results in the true rest and peace we’re all in search of. It has been met with such a kind response and – even better! – so many of […]

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free book discussion guide

Last spring, two of my dear friends joined me in hosting a group of young women to read and discuss Freely and Lightly. It was a touch intimidating as the author of the book who shares pretty vulnerably, but it turned out to be the sweetest time of connecting, releasing, praying, and reorienting our life […]

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good & true: a grown-up storytime

Grab a cup of something warm and snuggle in for a grown-up storytime. May the words from chapter 19 of Freely and Lightly be an encouragement to you, wherever you are today.   You can grab a copy of Freely and Lightly wherever books are sold.

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painting a chickadee

I’ve been working on a few new illustrations for the Christmas season and this little chickadee is one of them! A few things about this painting (and my painting style in general): 1. I use a photo for reference. It’s off to the side of the video, but it’s there. I need it to figure […]

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a twirl party

My friends know that I do not love being the center of attention and that I feel awkward on my birthday. But they also know that this Twirl book is one of the most wonderful and hard-won things I’ve ever done and they didn’t want to miss an opportunity to mark it with a celebration. […]

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