Journal

Notes from the studio

Process, new pieces, and what's coming up next.

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Starting a piece with the pattern, not the painting

Lately I've been sketching the repeat before I touch canvas — a look at how surface design is starting to shape the paintings too.

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What to expect at your first Intro to Acrylic Layering class

A walkthrough of the three-hour session, materials, and what to wear if you'd rather not get paint on your favorite shirt.

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Michelle Kathleen Creative Collective is open

Why this business is set up as a collective, and what's coming first: originals, prints, and a handful of classes.

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