As I prepare to return to school after a restful and inspiring summer, I'm grateful to find a moment to reflect on two weeks of hiking and painting in the Southwest this past June. Even though I've spent time in Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado throughout my life, this was my very first trip to the Grand Canyon. I'm in love. I'm already scheming a trip to return and backpack from rim to rim. I savored the time to sit quietly and paint as the light changed on the sandst

I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to join our Field and Natural History faculty and students for a week-long trip to Wyoming this winter. Principia has partnered with the Teton Science School for over 20 years to bring students to the mountains for a place-based study of mountain ecology and snow science while also taking time to practice creative writing and nature journaling. This experience was a dream come true for me. Skiing and snow shoeing each day with an ex

Banana trees, ocean breezes, cloud forests thick with ferns. Jamaica is a jewel of an island. Traveling with a good friend, we spent our days navigating from town to town, painting, and looking for endemic birds. There are 28 bird species that only exist on the island, and we saw 22 of them! Loved this experience and the opportunity to slow down enough to really see and feel the rich greens of a Blue Mountain hillside in the morning misty light. #Watercolor #Travel #Sketchboo

I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Amsterdam for a week by myself this summer. I was spellbound by the beauty of the city's canals, the vibrant culture, and the wealth of art on display in some of the best museums I've ever been to in my life. Here are a few favorite sketches and views from my visit. #Travel #Watercolor #Europe #Sketchbook