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west coast art + inspirations

gorgeous papers at flax in san francisco

my most recent trip to california was all about art + inspiration!

Lunch at Tartine Bakery in The Mission, San Francisco with the lovely Tiffany MooreBeth NichollsLouise Gale, and Mati McDonough

i met these lovely and inspiring ladies for the very first time and we chatted and enjoyed a fabulous lunch at Tartine Bakery!


i spent lots of time admiring these fabulous papers and got inspired to add flocking powder to a few new paintings to get that incredible look of velvet!


even with a bit of rain, i took lots of walks...


and really enjoyed the like-springtime flowers.


i found some of my favorite things...watermelon juice, homemade granola bars with dried figs and apricots and the perfect macchiato!


then i headed to an artful journey in los gatos! 

and i so admired the lovely orange trees,


palm trees, 


moss-covered trees...


and even the fog.


after a three day painting workshop with jesse reno...


and lots of art with some seriously amazing ladies...


beth, louise and i headed down the coast on hwy 1!


the sun was out in carmel, california


and i spent lots of afternoons overlooking the ocean...


and eating fabulous food at nepenthe...


and the adorable big sur inn.


i just couldn't resist the blooming magnolias,


orchids!


anything outdoors, really...


especially the redwoods in julie pfeiffer burns state park (big sur).


and after more flowers, 


fabulous food,


and nature walks...


i headed back to wisconsin and feel like i've been painting and so inspired ever since!

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mindy and danielle have some gorgeous photos from class too!


i am so incredibly grateful, grateful to everyone who has already signed up for my HOW TO PAINT AN OWL E-course! i can't wait to see all of the amazing owls everyone creates! 

the Early Bird Sale ends Monday!

11 comments:

  1. Wow what a trip. I am especially jealous that you managed to plonk yourself down right in the middle of Spring - what a treat! And those orchids... were they growing wild? Wow!

    Flocking powder is something new on me. I guess I never really thought about that effect was created before.

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  2. That sounds like an amazing trip. Beautiful photos.

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  3. What an amazing time! You got to see such a beautiful state while Wisconsin is still covered in snow (I live there too). I'm dying to go to California myself. Meeting those great artists too--lucky lady you are!

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  4. Oh man, all of this is SO gorgeous! What a lovely trip.

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  5. those orchids were in big sur...amazing, right! that entire drive was simply beautiful!

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  6. Thank yo so much for sharing the beautiful west...feel like I walked down memory lane...it is so splendid there!!! so glad you get to experience all that wonderfulness!!! Safe travels

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  7. It was such a fun trip - and so lovely to share it with you Juliette! I love that last picture - you look like you are heading to your studio with such purpose!
    Beth

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  8. aww looks like you had a great time - wish I had signed up on time - boo. Next time! Your photos were fun to look at, thanks for sharing :)

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  9. Looks like such a lovely trip. Beautiful photos!
    Thanks for sharing. ~Theresa

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  10. It was so wonderful to meet you in person, Juliette!! Wasn't it just the best retreat?? And it looks like you had a fabulous time here in California :)

    xo
    Gwynnie

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  11. Gorgeous, gorgeous photos. Those could cheer up any bleak day.

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