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I am saddened to hear of the passing of Lawrence F I am saddened to hear of the passing of Lawrence Ferlinghetti, poet, artist, publisher and champion to Beatniks everywhere! In 1953, he and Peter Martin opened City Lights Pocket Book Shop in North Beach, San Francisco creating a haven for like minded individuals to explore, read, and publish creative works outside the norm for the time. His bookstore and North Beach were a huge influence for me in creating my Wanderlust Guides! It’s stories like his, the history it created and the creative vibe that can be discovered there even today when wandering this neighborhood that I just love. For anyone exploring the streets of San Francisco, a visit to City Lights Booksellers is a must. With my Wanderlust San Francisco book handy, you can even try your hand at writing some Beat poetry!😎 @westmarginpress #riplawrenceferlinghetti #beats #beatniks #poetry #northbeach #sanfrancisco #wanderlustguide #wanderlustsanfrancisco #citylightsbookstore
Time to get a little personal... for many of us ou Time to get a little personal... for many of us out there, staring down at a scale ranks up there with tooth extraction, just something we don’t want to have to deal with!! For almost a decade now if I really think about it, not counting that one 4 month stretch about 4 years ago, I have been avoiding this view. Yes, I’ve known my weight is not ideal. I have gone to doctor appointments and seen first hand what the scale looked like, but quickly let that image go once I left their office! Long story short - NOW is the time. I’m a middle aged woman of pretty good health I’d say except for my weight, but lately (as in the last few years) I’ve been feeling my age more. Aches and pains where I didn’t used to have them. One could easily chalk this up to, well, AGE, because that does happen, but my stiffness, lack of the ability to stretch and just plain aching back was getting out of hand. I’m too young for this. After all, the 50s are the new 30s, right? So fast forward to 2021... and I finally have said, enough is enough. After dealing with my 40s plagued with migraines (20-25 headache days a month) I’m seeing that subside (yay!) and ready to tackle my weight. I’m happy to report I am already 20lbs lighter!! 🎉. Hard work does pay off. I have a much, much longer road ahead, as weight loss is a s-l-o-w process, but I am game. Ill be the turtle to the hare and will get there I know! You know what one of the things that is keeping me going?? TRAVEL!! Yup, betcha wouldn’t have guessed 😂 but I have so many adventures around the globe in mind post-pandemic and I want to be ready! Hiking in Nepal, sleeping in Wadi Rum, exploring Patagonia— the list goes on. I’m crossing my fingers the roaring twenties will be here soon enough and I will be there with you actively celebrating! Have you ever done a big weight loss or health regime? Anyone else on my same mission? I’d love to connect and as always thank you for listening and your support! ☺️ #weightlossjourney #gethealthy #healthy2021 #scale #loseweight #adventuretravel #noom
I want to hear from you! I want to teach art lesso I want to hear from you! I want to teach art lessons that you want to learn. Click the link in my profile for a quick 5 question survey to help me with my planning and thank you!!! Your input means the world to me. (Feel free to DM if you prefer.) #artclassesforall #artonthego #inspiredbyart #artclass
Flowers surround us wherever we go. We may spot a Flowers surround us wherever we go. We may spot a blooming rose bush on a walk, discover wildflowers on a hike, or visit a botanical garden on a trip. Even in the bleakest, coldest environments, we see flowers in everyday items like wall paper, a colorful blouse, or on our favorite tea mug. Join me in a 3 class art course for the next 3 Saturdays (Feb 13, 20, and 27) at 11am PST where we get inspired by flowers. If you can’t make the class, no problem, a recording will be provided so you can learn at your own pace. For more details and sign up, see the link in my profile! #flowers #flowerillustration #flowerart #artclass #howtodrawflowers
Join me in a few hours (12pm Pacific Time) for my Join me in a few hours (12pm Pacific Time) for my first Friday of the month free art class!!! 👩‍🎨Today we are going to illustrate some love note Valentines! ❤️See link in my profile for details! #freeartclass #valentines #illustration #lovenotes #valentinecards
Such a great morning! @statueoflibertynyc #inaugur Such a great morning! @statueoflibertynyc #inaugurationday #femalevp #ladyliberty #hope #travelsketch #sketchbook
I am so proud of all the puzzles I’ve created in I am so proud of all the puzzles I’ve created in the last few years for the fabulous @truesouthpuzzle - I’m realizing I haven’t shared nearly enough of all the fun details that go into creating each of these illustrations. Before I even start illustration I spend many many hours researching the topic. My puzzle designs have taken me to tiny, cool places such as Fancy Gap, Virginia and St Catherine’s Island, Georgia. I’ve researched a crazy number of US landmarks such as the Corn Palace in South Dakota and the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo Texas. I’ve even discovered one of Alaskans’ favorite drinks is a duck fart. I’m currently wrapping up the design of my 12th (!!) puzzle and can’t wait for the reveal. So stay tuned for many more details and be sure to head to @truesouthpuzzle to pick up one of my designs! #puzzles #puzzleillustrator #illustrator #research #fancygap #cadillacranch #duckfart #cornpalace #stcatherinesisland
This afternoon has been nuts to say the least. Thi This afternoon has been nuts to say the least. Think it’s time to mix up a cocktail and relish in the news from this morning... #georgiaonmymind #georgiapeachcocktail #drinksacrossamerica
Happy 2021 everyone!!!! Here’s a little illustra Happy 2021 everyone!!!! Here’s a little illustrated selfie of me doing what I love. I’ve been doing lots of reflection this past week - I’m ready to shed some of that excess anxiousness (hello, pandemic!?!) that has been consuming too much of my time and get back to doing what I love- teaching art , sharing stories, and creating connections. If 2020 taught me anything it’s that friendships (whether in person or virtual) really are everything! #illustratedselfie #newyear #goals #friendship #illustrator #artistlife #meettheartist

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