summer panoramics

twins stadium

canturbury horse races

uptown rooftop bars

bloom

"There came a time when the risk

to remain tight in the bud

was more painful than the risk

it took to bloom"

- Anais Nin

late august bloom in the neighborhood

june 5th sunset

Inspired by their outdoor Summer wedding, this custom painting was created for the newlyweds.

wedding in the winery

heehee

"Earth laughs in flowers."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

rooftop jungle

Over the weekend I had the opportunity to check out a rooftop exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY. An evolving structure made of bamboo:

http://www.metmuseum.org/

"Big Bambú is a growing and changing sculpture―a vast network of 5,000 interlocking 30- and 40-foot-long fresh-cut bamboo poles, lashed together with 50 miles of nylon rope. It will continue to be constructed throughout the duration of the exhibition. The first phase of the structure―measuring about 100 feet long, 50 feet wide, and 30 feet high―was completed by opening day, April 27. The artists and rock climbers are continuing to build up the eastern portion of the sculpture to an elevation of 50 feet. An internal footpath artery system grows along with the structure, facilitating its progress."

south beach

Cheers to a fabulous girls' trip to Miami!

millie and morton

"A Day at the Pond with Millie and Morton"

I created this series of circular paintings for a child's bathroom.

These whimsical characters add to every kid's favorite time of day: bath time!

my new paper weight

"Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others."

-Jonathan Swift

urban office

I am thrilled to be working on the interior design for a new office in the warehouse district! Last week we visited the site -- huge windows, exposed brick, and these 'rough luxe' columns:

Construction begins in April with an August completion date. Stay tuned for 'After' photos later this Summer!

coffee shop make-over

I've been working on the interior design and re-branding of a local coffee shop. The new owner is anxious to get a fresh new look, while keeping the same great coffee and food that makes this spot so popular.
Before: photo of the existing space:Rebranding: image board showing new finishes and graphics. create new company branding; design logo
.develop new color scheme; specify paint colors
.replace pastel carpet with dark wood flooring
.add dark chair rails along walls
.custom menu boards on galvanized metal
.new white coffee cup pendant lights
Before:

After:

fresh air

After two weeks of being inside due to windchills, we took in some warm fresh Arizona air. My son's first trip on an airplane! I didn't take one moment forgranted on this special trip with family.

color trends

Inspiration boards for a color forecasting presentation. Four very different trends: rooted, simplified, refreshed, and treasured.
So fun to cut, glue, staple, and tape...like being a kid in art class again.

birthday celebration

"I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

As I celebrated my thirty-something birthday with friends old and new, I was glowing. Experiencing a new restaurant in my favorite city, we enjoyed the food and the waiter's recommendation for a free bottle of wine, appropriately named: 'Sienna!'

We talked more to our waiter, he was full of excitment because he was leaving soon for a trip that he has always dreamed of, to live in a castle in Scotland. He said the name is "Dalkeith Castle" -- the same castle that I lived in for a semester in college!

My friends and I could not believe the coincidences. Later in the evening we had drinks on a rooftop bar, loving the unseasonably warm weather. We asked the group next to us to take our picture and I realized that one of them was the 'little girl' that I babysat almost 20 years ago!

What a fun evening of nostalgia, new memories, and a feeling of thanksgiving...exactly what birthdays should be, right?

branches

Some photos of a recently completed master bathroom by Sienna Lynn Studio. I painted the mural in a dark umber paint to resemble the silhouette of branches.

high line

I had an amazing weekend in New York. I was in awe over the High Line, a suspended park in Manhattan's West side. Built on an old railroad line, landscape architects created a gorgeous urban park above the city. Check out the website: www.thehighline.org

On a side note, the architecture made me think of a friend who is an architect in NY. About five minutes after I finished talking about him and wondering where he lives and works these days...we ran into him! What are the chances of that happening in a city of millions and millions of people?!

vision

I saw the angel in the marble
and carved until I set him free.

- Michelangelo

one talented mama

I always enjoy my visits with Stephanie, a good friend and owner of Stelie Designs. She does such a great job balancing her creative card & invitation business with her role as mama to two beautiful sets of twins. Such an inspiration!

http://www.steliedesigns.blogspot.com/

autumn cabin weekend

A weekend away to a cabin surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Crisp Fall weather, walks, campfire, winery, good food, conversation, and great company!

sunsets

"Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer to your goal."
-Elbert Hubbard

great mn race

Last weekend my brother and I participated in our 3rd urban scavenger hunt: http://www.greatmnrace.com/

Described as a scaled-down version of "The Amazing Race," teams solve clues and challenges while racing to 8 checkpoints throughout the metro area. Teams are allowed to travel by foot and public transportation only.

Exercise, fresh air, and an adventurous way to see the city!

now

"Live in the moment and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering."

-Fanny Crosby

surrounded by butterflies

After our recent visit to Como's Blooming Butterfly Exhibit, I felt so refreshed. In the midst of hundereds of butterflies, flying happily and freely, I realized just how how much my life has changed since then.

tilt-a-whirl

This commissioned piece hangs in a master bedroom. Inspired by the nostalgia of my favorite ride, "tilt-a-whirl" is a fitting title for this painting (and sometimes my life in general)!

for the love of dirt

I have a whole new appreciation for all the trucks I see each day. Who would guess that every single dump truck and roller truck sighting could create so much excitement for a little boy? Down the block we watch the trucks move dirt: free entertainment daily! And the newest construction toy set allows this little boy to be a "real guy working!"

zoo crew

I'm working on a series of paintings called zoo crew. Rad rhino and hip-hop hippo are my favorites so far. The vibrant backgrounds and colored edges make these funky animals pop from the square canvases!

home fries

I was so excited to receive my first etsy purchase in the mail from 3squares! I ordered a custom necklace which shows the Twin Cities with a Swarovski crystal at Minneapolis:


Etsy showcases thousands of artists. By ordering directly from them, prices are very competitive and you have the ability to request anything that you can dream up! Check out the pendants from 3squares:

http://3squares.etsy.com/