Bold is never boring

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I haven’t painted since moving to Milwaukee. Last night, I broke out my inks and it felt so good. There is nothing quite like it - art just takes my brain to another place. Here are a few of my favorite landscapes from over the years.

Working on a new project. Which one is your favorite?

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New Art Inspo. #abstractart #lakemichigan #milwaukee

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

Viva Magenta Pantone color of the year.

In progress pic.

I may be a painter but I am no photographer. I absolutely loved every minute of painting this piece. I just wish I had better photography 🤷‍♀️#abstractart #mountainart #lanscape

Commissioned art is equal parts thrilling and terrifying. This project was no exception. Setting the expectations, creating the art and then delivering it. DELIVERING IT - that’s where the magic happens. I’ve spent so much time analyzing, critiquing, changing, adjusting, starting over, adding more, editing back, and then in a split second the client sees it for the first time. My heart is racing and all I can do is hope they love it as much as me. Woah. Talk about roller coaster ride of emotions. #abstractart #commissionedart #interiordesign

I love to experiment and play through art. Lately, I have been experimenting with different shaped paper. It is so easy for children to play and experiment. When was the last time you did something for the sole purpose of play? Ray Bradbury once wrote that, “life is trying things to see if they work.” Ralph Waldo Emerson similarly wrote that, “All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.”

The immeasurable sense of peace that we feel around water is our "blue mind"—a chance to escape the hyper-connected, over-stimulated state of modern day life, in favor of a rare moment of solitude. #lakelife #solitude #commission #abstractart

Who missed me?

A frame can make all the difference. #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #inks

This girl! I couldn’t be prouder of my niece. She put this display together to sell her art at her parent’s dental office. Chase those dreams, Dema! #abstractart #entrepreneur #kidentrepreneur #dreamchaser

This was a fun one. #abstractart #artofinstagram

contrast. texture. black? white? You pick. #blackandwhite #textureart #abstractart

A beauty and a cutie! This piece made its way to a very special home. It is incredibly special to paint for family. I know they will love this painting just as much as I loved creating it. #abstractart #nieces #familyiseverything

Having some time off was glorious. I spent my days napping, eating, snuggling, laughing, and even found some time to paint.

Working on an ink & watercolor painting. I love to try different mediums. #landscapepainting #watercolorpainting

Last night’s ornament painting event at @wyckwoodhouse was a total success. I was amazed at the beautiful ornaments everyone created. It was an honor to teach this great group!

Who wants to paint with me next week @wyckwoodhouse? 12/16 at 6:30 🎄 **link in bio**

🚨EVENT ALERT 🚨 The weather is changing and the holiday magic is arriving. Enjoy this holiday season by creating one of kind alcohol ink ornaments lead by local Aurora artist Jamie Andre Cooper. Your ticket will include artist led instruction, 3 ornaments, and all the supplies you will need to create one of a kind ornaments! Limited space available! Link in Bio Location: Wyckwood House 14 W Downer Pl #16 Aurora, IL 60506 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Date: December 16th, 2021 @wyckwoodhouse

Holiday shipments going out!

Mini bud vases are so cute.

It’s getting cold but I’m still daydreaming of sunsets on a lake. #artistsoninstagram #artforsale #landscapes

What are your holiday plans? Ornament classes are BACK! Last year I only offered the ornament painting classes virtually. I’m excited to host classes in person as well! DM for details.

🎄🎄🎄It’s ornament time! DM me if your interested in hand painted Christmas ornaments. 🎄🎄🎄 $25 - 4” shatterproof + shipping $35 - 4” glass + shipping #christmasornament #handpainted

I took a trip to LA to visit one of my oldest and dearest friends @alxshea for my birthday. She is also one of my biggest supporters. I started this painting while I was visiting. It will be an evolution. I can’t wait to come back and see where this piece goes. Thank you @alxshea for being such consistent, loving friend.

Sooo these are small like 6” kind of small… What size were you thinking? Many people reached out and thought they were big or that they were me. 😬🤷‍♀️ #artistsoninstagram #bodypositive

I haven’t decided if this is complete yet. I might drastically change it and brush white paint over the whole thing…only time will tell. 🤪🤷‍♀️ #artistsoninstagram #heavytexture

In today’s episode of this or that…right or left? #bodypositive #artistsoninstagram

My small intestine is over 20 feet long and it still fits inside my body. Creepy, yet awesome. The human body is incredible. Just checking if you’re reading the captions… #artistsoninstagram #humanbodyfacts

What is your 💥FAVORITE 💥 part of your body? #artistsoninstagram #bodypositivity

left or right? you choose. #artistsoninstagram #bodypositivity

body no. 2 #artistsoninstagram #bodypositivity

Body Series. I love this vase so much I’m not sure I can part with it. #artobjects #bodypositivity

HELLO! Are you still following? Sorry I’ve been a little MIA lately. I recently took a position as a designer for an interior design firm. I feel incredibly lucky to work with an incredibly talented group of women @varadesign. The icing on the cake is that the firm is right here in @cityofaurorail . It has always been a dream of mine to make my own city better. And now I get to do just that (and other amazing projects too)! Although, my new position has taken a lot of my bandwidth I have still been creating art in my free time. Art = Therapy I am hoping to have my website updated within the next week to show all the recent pieces available. You can always swing by @wyckwoodhouse and @recycledmodern to see some available pieces. I am currently running about 4-6 months out for commissioned pieces. Woah. Ok, I think that’s all for now. ✌🏼 #artistsoninstagram #artforsale

Question: Why are most corgi jokes such bad jokes? Answer: Because they’re too short. Don’t unfollow me. 😩 What dog should I make next? Do you have a favorite breed? #corgi #corgiart

Is color only visual? Can you feel blue by swimming in the ocean, hear it by listening to the waves?

If you can’t be at the lake…paint it.

In the works.

Hi Friends! I have been hosting virtual ink classes over the last year. I have hosted hundreds of events for people all over the country - connecting coworker, families, and friends through art. I have enjoyed every minute of it. I will continue to offer online events but I would like to start doing them IN PERSON - woah. This fresh and fluid painting style involves fun elements like Yupo paper, paint brushes, and spray misters, all of which provide a playful approach that makes it accessible for every age and stage. I offer both private and public classes where I guide individuals through the process at a relaxed pace, ensuring that even the most novice painter will feel comfortable and engaged. And with every tool thoughtfully provided before class, it makes for the perfect gift or addition to every celebration. Beyond a beautiful frame-worthy painting - the result is an experience that builds creative confidence, encourages connections, and facilitates a sense of flow. Where would you like to attend an event? An event space? Coffee shop? Bar? Park? Home? Work? School? Yoga studio? I’m ready for you! Tell me where you want me or if you have a place!

I’ve started creating reed diffusers. Do you have a favorite scent? #reeddiffusers #artist #paintingismytherapy

What color tapered candles would you use? #artist #candlesofinstagram

✌🏼 bright or neutral? Which is your preference? ✌🏼 #abstractart #peace #colorful

What a fun evening with Raise Your Vibe - @tammyhelfrichcoaching & @marketinguninhibited We drank wine, shopped the Wilson Street Mercantile, and of course created beautiful ink paintings! @lightandpinecollective @wilsonstreetmercantile

What a fun day @weatheredwaysfarm ! It was very windy and paintings became sails but we had fun! ⛵️ #geneva #illinois #market

“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” – Oscar Wilde #pridemonth #ally #artist #abstractart #rainbowart

New work down at @wyckwoodhouse today, June 5th for the #foxriverartsramble @downtownaurora

I tried inks on a ceramic vase tonight. I love trying out different “canvases”. Two questions...1. What else should I experiment on? 2. What should go in the vase? #experimentalart #alcoholinkart #abstractartist

Experimenting with resin. 👩‍🔬 🧪

I have been insanely busy. I needed a day to step back and paint something just for fun.

When I feel overwhelmed with tasks and “to do” lists, I try to refocus and enjoy the process. I have a tendency to look to ahead and try to get to the end as fast as I can. Art and Design are some of the only times where the process is my favorite part. It reminds me that I need to apply this mental practice to other parts of my life. Maybe my next tattoo should be process. I already have patience and perspective tattooed to my wrists as reminders. What do you need tattooed to your wrists? Figuratively or metaphorically? #arttherpy #process

Apron on, blow tool in hand. #alcoholinkclass #artistsoninstagram #virtualevents

Bright or Moody? #roses #flowerart #texture

🔥SNEAK PEEK🔥New website in the works! Stay tuned for the launch. @fix8media #newwebsite #artist #virtualevents

Roses are red, violets are blue...wait aren’t violets violet? 🤷‍♀️ #flowerart #rosesarered #artistsoninstagram

I am always torn between bright bold colors and soft muted colors. Which do you prefer? #mutedcolors #brightcolors #art

Cotton candy skies. 🍬 #art #pinkart #cottoncandysky

Thank you @victoria_fireclay for the tile to try the alcohol inks on. I had so much fun trying a new substrate. #coaster #tileart #alcoholinkart

I am like a drop of water on a rock. After drip, drip, dripping in the same place, I begin to leave a mark, and I leave my mark in many people's hearts. Rigoberta Menchu #drip #staydrippy #artistsoninstagram

Thank you for all of the support! I have been having a BLAST hosting these alcohol ink classes. So far the have primarily been virtual but now that I am fully vaccinated I am open to host some small in person classes too! 🎉Now booking late May, early June. 🎉 #virtualevents #artclass #alcoholinkart

This is the first painting we create in my alcohol ink class. Everyone’s looks so different. The purpose of this exercise is to see how the inks interact. What colors were created? Do you like any of the colors that appeared? What will you bring from this painting to your next piece? It is so important to explore the inks before starting on a piece. I always do several color and composition studies prior to starting a new piece. Enjoy the explore! #explore #explorationartist #artistsoninstagram

The GREEN series. #greenart #artseries #exploratoryart #inkart

I have been experimenting with negative space / white space. I am always drawn to it in other artist’s work. It is something I always struggle with but I’m giving it a try! #art #whitespace #negativespace

I hosted a virtual alcohol ink event tonight and found myself getting lost in the medium. It reminded me of why I started these classes - state of flow. In positive psychology, a flow state, also known colloquially as being in the zone, is the mental state in which a person performing some activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. In essence, flow is characterized by the complete absorption in what one does, and a resulting transformation in one's sense of time. #stateofflow #alcoholinkart #virtualevent

Winner! Winner! This piece is going to @tylerkoffutt !! GIVEAWAYS are so fun! What would you like to see in my next GIVEAWAY? #miniart #artgiveaway #alcoholink

I am announcing the winner of the MINI GIVEAWAY tomorrow! 🎉🎉🎉 Rules: tag two friends in the comments and like yesterday’s photo. Bonus: share in your story for an extra entry The winner will be announced on Monday at 6pm CST. 😎 #artgiveaway #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #miniartwork

I haven’t done a GIVEAWAY or a mini piece in a while. Sooo here it is a MINI GIVEAWAY. 🎉🎉🎉 Rules: tag two friends in the comments and like this photo. Bonus: share in your story for an extra entry The winner will be announced on Monday at 6pm CST. 😎 #artgiveaway #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #miniartwork

Obviously, I love color but sometimes just white texture just makes me happy. #whitetextureart #artist simpleart

1, 2, or 3??? #abstractart #alcoholinkart #botanicalart

Support the Arts! Aurora’s art scene is 🔥🔥🔥! My husband and I are both from Aurora and have built our lives here. It it so important to us to support the new growth in our city. @downtownaurora @society57

What would you name this textural beauty? #artistsoninstagram #texturalart #abstractartist

Nature provides perfect color palettes - innately complementary and balanced. #landscapeart #alcoholinkart #colorpalette

Smokey, faded, moody, blurry - issa mood. #moody #abstractart #alcoholink

I am working on my new website - very exciting! One of the items on my “to do” list is my artist bio. This exercise has really made me think about who I am as an artist and a person. It’s been really good for me to put some thoughts on paper and into the universe. 💫 Who else struggles with describing their art and/or themselves? Any suggestions?

I am so ready for spring - the colors, the smells, the sunshine, the flowers, the growth. I even like the rain showers. Spring is a time of new beginnings. It’s like the world reopens, well, at least here in the Midwest. We thaw out and come back to life. 😂 #spring #springiscoming #thawingout #artistsoninstagram #artofinstagram #chicagodesign

Unconditional love is not blind. It sees everything. Yet chooses to love unconditionally. Happy Good Friday. ❤️ #goodfriday #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #abstractlandscape

I absolutely loved creating this piece for the lovely @andreasolorio It’s elegant, layered, textured. I cannot wait to see it framed and hung in their home. #texture #neutraldecor #layered #abstractart #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday

All the colors. All the kits. All the art. #alcoholinkart #virtualevents #artistsoninstagram #artflow #artclass

structure v fluidity #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #rainbowart #abstractart #inkart

Just trying to brighten up your feed. #artistsoninstagram #abstractart #abstractfloral

The process. #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #arttherapy

Fluidity, layers, depth, dimension...these are a few of my favorite things. 🎶 #artistsoninstagram #layers #depthobsessed #design #aurorail

Trying out some new techniques. What do you think? #artofinstagram #artoftheday #alcoholink

What type of flower do you see? #abstractflowers #alcoholink #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday

The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. -Marcel Proust #lanscapepainting #artist #alcoholinkart

I love to mix my own colors. Did you know purple and green make this amazing dark teal? 😍 #darkteal #purple #green #artistsoninstagram #alcoholink #artoftheday #arttherapy #virtualevents #artflow

Rebranding in the works! I’m am trying to move away from the pink and blue logo to something that is more traditionally gender neutral. So far, my classes have been heavily attended by women. I want to challenge the idea that this type of event is for women only - it is not. Relaxing and getting into a state of flow through art is for EVERYONE. Every single event I have hosted has had a party crasher - a child, husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, wife, fiancé, mom, dad, and lots of dogs & cats. I can’t say the animals loved it but everyone else did. 😂 #virtualevents #artflow #artflowsessions #artflowexperience #art #artofinstagram

☘️☘️☘️ #stpatricksday #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday

Anxiety and stress is at an all time high. Finding time to play is something adults forget to do. Creating a work of art is a fantastic way to complete the stress cycle and get into a state of flow. This class is designed to give you relief from the daily grind. Sit back and watch the inks blend and move into each other. Let your mind get lost in movement and creation. This class will be 1.5 hours of letting yourself go and finding your creative outlet. This class is be perfect for corporate events, team building, connecting with friends/family and more. #virtualevents #artclass #artflow #creativeoutlet #findyourcreativity #artistsoninstagram

#artistsoninstagram #alcoholinkart #geometric #artoftheday #artlover

I hosted my first #alcoholink #artflowexperience with a group of kids this weekend. It was so fun! It was a group of 9 year old girls for one of their birthdays. They absolutely blew me away with their imaginations and artwork. They reminded me of how easily children get into a state of flow and play. As adults it takes a little more work and intention but absolutely possible and necessary. They also reminded me how beautiful the accidents and process can be. They loved the way the surface under their paintings looked. It made me stop, think, and reflect. I lifted mine and they were totally right - underneath my paper looked absolutely beautiful. I am exploring the idea of doing more art experiences for kids. Parents, is there anything you are looking for? Likes? Dislikes? #alcoholink #artforchildren #artflow

Which one fits this room setting better? #artistsofinstagram #interiordesign #artoftheday #artofinstagram #artforsale #artforsalebyartist #artforyourhome #commercialdesign

Just over here reminiscing about these textural pieces. I am drawn to texture - physical & perceived. Texture tells a story - invites you in or pushes you away. Don’t even get me started on texture and light. The possibilities are endless. Any other texture lovers out there? #texture #artistsoninstagram #abstarctart #texturalart #artforsale #artforyourhome

Simple. Elegant. Peaceful. #abstractart #artforthehome #artforsale #commercialart #interiordesign #chicagodesign

When I ask people their favorite color the answer is rarely orange but paired with the right combination it is so beautiful & powerful. Is orange 🍊 your favorite color? Orange is associated with meanings of joy, warmth, heat, sunshine, enthusiasm, creativity, success, encouragement, change, determination, health, stimulation, happiness, fun, enjoyment, balance, sexuality, freedom, expression, and fascination. Orange is the color of joy and creativity. Ok, orange, I’m ready for you. #artist #colortheory #orange #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #alcoholink #artforsalebyartist

Happy International Woman’s Day! #internationalwomensday #womansday #artist #entrepreneur