A few months ago we headed south to explore the city of New Orleans. I spent a few days there in 2009 and have been wanting to go back ever since. The attention to detail on the old buildings is so stunning, and it made we wonder what it must have been like to live there back in the hay day. We took our time wandering through the city, strolling along the Mississippi River and through squares and tiny alleyways. The French Quarter took my breath away with the bright colors and beautiful plant filled balconies. The Voodoo Bone Lady Ghost Tour was touristy but fun! We had dinner and amazing cocktails (virgin for me!) at Kingfish. Everyone raves about this place and for good reason. We sat at the bar and got to watch all of the incredible drinks being made. I’m still dreaming about the café au lait and beignets from Café Beignet. Their cute little patio is not too shabby, either. We spent some time exploring the Bywater area. Some parts were a bit run down but still the neighborhood was very charming with a hipster vibe and a younger crowd. We ate breakfast at the lively and eclectic Elizabeth’s and lunch at The Joint. We spent an afternoon taking in the Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond Exhibit at the Presbytère. It was so fascinating to hear the stories and remember what people went through. The whole exhibit was very eye opening. We took the streetcar to the Garden District which was a great area to wander around. It was so nice walking down the streets and admiring all the lush green and stately southern homes. We popped into a few shops on Magazine Street. I could have brought home an entire extra suitcase full of hats from Goorin Bros and Defend was two tiny rooms filled to the brim with hip t-shirts, bags and posters. Before heading back to our hotel, we grabbed a few treats from District Donuts. January was definitely a good time of year to visit. It was 60s and sunny, the city was calm and we didn’t have to worry about making hotel and restaurant reservations a year in advance. New Orleans was as beautiful as I remembered it, and it was fun exploring new places with Marc.
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How is it May already? Every single month has come and gone so quickly this year! Spring is finally here. The sun is shining, tulips are everywhere and we’ve already begun making summer plans! It’s been awhile since my last post so I thought I’d share an update. I’ve been super quiet around here lately because we’re having a baby! I’m 21 weeks pregnant and doing really well. Initially, during the first trimester, I was really wiped out, most of my energy went to my full time job, house reno projects and resting for the babe. At the beginning, between the nausea and the exhaustion, I felt like I lost my creativity or maybe just my desire to create, which is why I’ve been pretty quiet. Now in the second trimester, I feel like I’m starting to get back into my usual routine and can focus on some new projects, like the nursery! We won’t be finding out the sex of the baby so it will be gender neutral with a primarily neutral palette. Will share more details and ideas soon!apple picking
It’s getting colder lately and fall is definitely here. So to celebrate the season of apples, pumpkins and all things spiced, we made a trip out to Kuipers Family Farm and spent the day apple picking. The more I picked the more I started brewing up different apple recipes in my head. What are some of your favorites? These apple fritter bites look amazing and I love this apple cider sangria. Read More
2015 art festival summer season recap
Wow what a whirlwind few months! I showed my art all over the city this summer. I had such a great season and my success is owed to everyone who came by to show their support. So from the bottom of my heart thank you! Read More
custom kz art
l love working on commissions. I love the dialogue and the mixing of ideas and concepts between clients and myself. I’ve been very lucky so far in my creative career to have worked with fantastic people. Right now I’m working on some paintings for a nursery. They are so much fun to do and they make work feel like play.
Here are some common custom art requests –
- General fine art commissions. As you can see from the photos, I do mostly fine art commissions. If I’ve got time and you’ve got money, I’ll paint you a fruit bowl or a guitar or a mural in your kids’ bedroom. Sometimes I turn down a request if it doesn’t fall within my comfort level and style. I do require some art direction (you can read more about the process here) and a lot of lead time.
- Pet portraits. I love animals and I’d love to work on my pet portrait skills. I would need a couple of good high resolution photos in order to capture your pet’s personality, but if you have that then I’m willing to try! I’m also willing to do your pet turtle or hamster, whatever you’ve got.
- People portraits. I typically don’t do these. People are hard for me. Plus, I feel if I don’t know the person then it’s hard to paint them and photos don’t always tell enough about a person.
- Tattoos. I’ve designed one tattoo before. Depending on the style you’d like me to use, how involved your idea is and how much time I have in my schedule, I might be interested in doing it again. Always worth asking.
If you’re interested in placing a custom order or purchasing some art for the holidays, please email me. Have an idea that isn’t reflected here? Let me know! It never hurts to ask.
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