That’s the thing about making art - inspiration doesn’t show up on command. Sometimes it hits like lightning. Other times, it sneaks in quietly while you’re folding laundry or wondering what to make for dinner. It’s unpredictable, a little wild, and occasionally rude.

One day, while watching TV, someone said, “That’s an acquired taste.” Without missing a beat, Matt looked at me and said, “You’re an acquired taste.”

The truth is, he gives as good as he gets. My family used to feel sorry for Matt—until they saw him in action. Now they think we’re a match made in heaven… or possibly an improv set gone slightly feral.

I scrolled through the entire collection. Then I did it again. And again. I started imagining which robot might get along best with the art already in our house—who would feel most at home hanging out with my paintings, oddball sculptures, and general chaos.

Ten siblings, constant “help,” and years of creative chaos—find out how sibling shenanigans inspired a quirky grotesque art series full of expression and mischief.

Still, I’m always game to try new foods and mix up my drinks. So, I approached my first blueberry coffee with curiosity—and, yes, a healthy dose of skepticism. Could this actually work? Could blueberries and coffee really get along in the same cup?

The first grotesque wore a purple robe, which clearly pushed me into monk territory. So, I leaned into it. Every monk after that wore the same purple robe. Each one stands against a bold background — green, orange, and pink. (After all, why settle for one color when you can use three?) The repetition gave the series some visual unity — like a weird, slightly disheveled, color-coded choir.

Never in my life did I imagine I’d end up married to someone in a band. Let alone the drummer. You know, the one with the most gear—the one who has to pack in and out a mountain of equipment for every… single… gig.

The Art of Small Talk on Postcards: My Postcrossing Journey (And Why I Almost Stamped My Life Away)

When you’re traveling, postcards are everywhere - tourist traps, convenience stores, gas stations. You can’t throw a rock without hitting a stand full of them. But when you're at home and looking to buy a postcard just because, it’s surprisingly difficult. My first stop was a small local store that did have postcards for sale. But, to my dismay, they were priced higher than I expected. Almost $3 for a single postcard? Not quite the price I had in mind.

Experience the 2025 Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Championship through a local’s eyes — from parade energy to fan stories, city pride, and beyond.

Sometimes a goat is a goat. Other times, there is a deeper meaning.

In art, the smallest details can make a huge impact to the overall effect of piece of art. The artist knows exactly where they adjusted the shading, added a stitch, changed a shape, or yes—tweaked the cadence of a drum roll.

Road trip to Mount Rushmore leads to painting.

Embracing the Rollercoaster: Challenging the Notion of Artistic Consistency

Rules of blogging.

The evolution of painting which leads to painting grotesques.