Working on the final washes of a rose-breasted grosbeak, one of my many feeder visitors in the spring. #birds #natureart #artsci #artist #painting #watercolor #wildlife

Had some free time this afternoon to work on paintings. This eastern bluebird is one of my favorites so far. #birdart #artsci #bird #watercolorpainting #artist #painting #natureart

Working on some floral and bee studies. Sometimes, when I’m unsure of a subject, I’ll work in a more detailed style to better understand its form, color, and energy. This is my first bumble bee in watercolor as well! Any guesses the flowers? #watercolorpainting #natureart #florals #wildlife #bees

It’s been a minute since I’ve been here. Life’s been busy, and I’m working on small projects while also waiting for test results for Lyme disease. Send good vibes this way, please. In the meantime, enjoy the early stages of a hermit thrush. I love these guys. #birds #artist #nature #painting

Spent the weekend birding at Magee Marsh and other birding spots. These are just a few birds that I spotted, and they’re all firsts for me! Golden-winged warbler, American redstart, black-throated green warbler, and hermit thrush. I can’t wait to paint them! #birds #birding #biggestweekinbirding

Ahh! My husband and I were at Magee Marsh this weekend! We also got to see the golden-winged warbler!

Just a few quick examples of my sketchbook and watercolor birds.

I’ve been quiet here lately as life has been a little busy! I’m still birding, painting, and enjoying the great outdoors. Enjoy this little female ruby-throated hummingbird I painted over the weekend. #bird #natureart #artsci #artist #watercolor #birdart #painting #wildlife

Working on some bird sketches for an upcoming project. I can’t wait to see the rose-breasted grosbeaks again. #birds #wildlife #illustration #mixedmedia #artsci #artist #natureart #naturejournal #birdart

A beautiful day for birding. My friends are licensed bird banders, and I had the pleasure of joining them today while they banded. *I only helped release birds as I’m not permitted to retrieve them from nets.* I love studying them up close; it inspires my artwork! #birds #birdnerd #birding #nature

Good afternoon from the studio. Today’s sketchbook critter is the female common merganser. #sketchbook #mixedmedia #artist #bird #birdart #drawing #naturejournal #wildlife

Bird sketches on a sunny Saturday. #birds #birdart #artsci #mixedmedia #artist #drawing #sketchbook #nature

Painting spring. #watercolor #artist #nature #florals #watercolorflowers #wildflowers #painting

Sunday sketches. One of my favorite winter bird visitors is the white-throated sparrow. I love their little yellow eyebrows. #birds #artsci #birdart #sketchbook #mixedmedia #natureart #wildlife #birding

My first ever horse painting. He was a challenge, but I loved every second of it. Painting an unfamiliar subject is rewarding—it forces me to truly observe my subject. #watercolor #watercolorartist #wildlife #horse #horsepainting #natureart #horseart

Last painting of 2025. I’ve heard an American Robin singing in the leaf-bare maple tree behind our house every morning for almost two weeks. I haven’t heard him since Sunday, but his song reminds me of spring and warmer days. #bird #birdart #watercolor #artist #painting #wildlife #artsci

Working on a little personal project now that I have some free time to explore mixed media. I hope y’all enjoy my bird illustrations. #birdart #birds #mixedmedia #illustration #natureart #artist #woodpeckers #naturejpurnal #sketchbook #drawing

First trip to Cook Forest State Park back in October, and it didn’t disappoint. I’ve never seen so many common mergansers in one place; I took a tumble down a hill to get this photo, but it was worth it. #birdphotography #birds #birding #nature #adventures

A little snippet of a new painting. Last winter I tracked a group of common mergansers. I was lucky enough to spot a mom and her ducklings in the spring. Just a few weeks ago, I spotted the all-grown-up ducklings from earlier in the year, inspiring me to start this painting. #birds #painting

Today’s painting is a spotted sandpiper. Saw this guy for the first time down by the crick this summer. I think I may need to work on a shorebird/waterfowl series soon…what do ya’ll think? #birds #natureart #artist #watercolorpainting #birdart

Work in progress. I’m back in the studio after taking a short weekend trip to Cook Forest State Park. I love the flow of color in this piece. Can anyone guess the bird forming in the brush? #watercolorpainting #artist #bird #birdart #wildlife #watercolour #painting #nature

Plein air wildflowers painted during Oglebayfest. #wildflowers #watercolor #natureart #watercolorpainting #flowerpainting #pleinair

Plein air painting at Oglebayfest. 🍁 #pleinair #watercolor #landscape #painting #nature #trees #watercolorartist

A weekend at the farm. #sketchbookart #natureart #wildlife #bird #birdart

Added the finishing touches to my red-bellied woodpecker commission. I love the energy in this piece; I think it captures the essence of a red-bellied woodpecker, down to the attitude. #watercolorpainting #watercolor #artist #wildlife #bird #birart #artsci

Working on the final washes of a red-bellied woodpecker commission. I have to admit, this stage is always my favorite—when the subject begins to form on paper. #wildlife #birds #watercolorpainting #natureart #birdart #watercolorartist #appalachianartist #watercolorbirds

My first male ruby-throated hummingbird to visit the white pine. #birds #nature #birding #naturephotography #hummingbirds

Saw my first primrose moth this evening. Why didn’t I realize how adorable moths are? #moths #nature #lepidoptera #primrosemoth #insects

An afternoon of painting. #watercolor #artist #natureart #wildlife #birds #animalart #watercolourpainting #painting

They are! I was only able to get a few photos, but I thought this one was pretty neat! He was hanging out with a swamp sparrow. I’m much better at painting birds than photographing them!