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  • Creative Wanderlust Community Open House – July 2022 Recap: Bastille Day Collage

    As always I loved gathering with friends this past month for a little Creative Wanderlust Community Open House. The theme for July was Bastille Day, as it was the 14th of July, so we collaged together in the spirit of Matisse’s wonderful cutout style and any French theme we wanted. I absolutely love the simplicity of Matisse’s cutout pieces, yet how entertaining, playful and vibrant they all are. I look forward to hosting one more in person Open House in August before I head off to France. Once abroad I will continue to host them online.  Mark Your Calendar – Last (in Person) Creative Open House before ParisAugust 18, 2022…

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    Welcome to the Wanderlust Designer!

    February 14, 2013
    Sketching in the Country - En Plein Air by Wanderlust Designer

    Art on the Go: Sketching en Plein Air in the Country, Sebastopol, California

    June 24, 2013
    Rocky Mountain High in Fairplay, Colorado by Wanderlust Designer

    On Location: Rocky Mountain High – Solitude at 10,000′ in Fairplay Colorado

    June 3, 2013
  • CWC Open House – Decorate Ukrainian Style Eggs

    April 2022 – Creative Wanderlust Community Open House RecapTo celebrate springtime, I hosted a wonderful, in person creative open house where we decorated eggs inspired by the rich tradition of Ukrainian/Eastern European egg designs. It was a sublime evening weather wise– almost a bit surreal that in mid-April we were having an 80 degree day, but we took advantage of this warm weather and set up outside to create. With paint pens, glitter markers and more we had a great time decorating painted wooden eggs with a variety of motifs, from traditional egg designs to our own making. As always, it was a wonderful way to come together, catch up on life,…

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    On Location: Photos from Sayulita, Mexico by Wanderlust Designer

    On Location: Sayulita, Mexico

    February 19, 2013
    Countdown to Christmas Art Project by Wanderlust Designer

    Art on the Go: Countdown to Christmas Free Printable Art Project

    December 4, 2018

    Creative Wanderlust Prompt: Cincinnati, Ohio

    February 8, 2022
  • Creative Community: Art Bias Open Studios

    I’m super excited to announce I have recently joined the Board of Directors at a local arts organization called Art Bias. This non-profit organization is true to my heart. Their mission is to not only provide affordable studio space for artists (in the San Francisco Bay Area this is HUGE), yet also their goals is to promote community by providing resources and opportunities for artists to grow and thrive! The Art Bias mission is to be a community where artists have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. We provide affordable artist studios, professional development events and resources, exhibition opportunities, and a thriving community of artists interested…

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    Cioppino - A San Francisan-Italian American Fish Stew by Wanderlust Designer

    Culture: Food – Cioppino A San Franciscan American-Italian Fish Stew

    January 8, 2016

    Discover Mural and Street Art While Traveling: Uncover History, Stories, and the Personality of the Location

    February 15, 2022

    Explore a New City Creatively through History – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    August 3, 2022
  • Creative Wanderlust Community Open House – April 2022

    Creative Wanderlust Community –  APRIL OPEN HOUSEI’m excited to invite everyone back in person for another Creative Wanderlust Community Open House at the beginning of April. Like previous get togethers, this will be a casual event where we can gather, chat and create together. Our theme will be SPRINGTIME and I will have loads of inspiration and art supplies available to use. All art abilities welcome! Please email me and I can provide details. I hope to see you there:Creative Wanderlust Community Open HouseThursday, April 7th5:30pm – 7:00pmSan Carlos, CA RSVP for EVENT INFORMATION

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    City Pages: Free Printable Paris Sketch and Journal Page by Wanderlust Designer

    Art on the Go: Free Printable Paris Journal and Sketch Page

    April 29, 2013
    The Textures of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico by Wanderlust Designer

    Textures+Place: Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

    April 17, 2013

    Finding Inspiration: Tips for Using Pinterest Effectively

    March 9, 2019
  • Creative Wanderlust Community Open House #2 – ONLINE

    Join me for my next Creative Wanderlust Community Open House online on Thursday, February 3rd, from 6-7PM (PST). I refuse to have Omicron dampen the incredible energy and fun we had in December at the first CWC Open House, so in true sign of the times, I’ve decided to pivot for the month and host this gathering online! I am eager to see everyone as well as create together. I’ve chosen a fun topic that we can all do while we meet, mail art! For those who may not know what this is, I will provide a brief introduction, as well as will provide a downloadable kit with some supplies…

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    Day One Peru, South America: A Rough Start Leads to a Little Piece of Heaven

    Travel Stories: Peru, South America, Map of Day One

    April 24, 2013
    Gas Works Park, Seattle, Washington by Wanderlust Designer

    On Location: Gas Works Park, Seattle, Washington

    October 16, 2013
    Cruising Along 395 and the Eastern Sierras by Wanderlust Designer

    On Location: Road Trip – Cruising 395 and the Eastern Sierras

    February 24, 2015
  • Creative Wanderlust Community: Open House #1 – Decorate a Holiday Village

    I am still reveling in the first Creative Wanderlust Community Open House held the other week, and excited to share the holiday village we decorated! It was a wonderful turnout of old friends and new. I pulled out all my art supplies from watercolor pencils to brush pens; glitter glue to crayons and gave everyone the option of decorating a pre-made building/home or drawing their own. I couldn’t of been more impressed how everyone dove in and got busy creating! The colorful village came to life before our eyes. I couldn’t help but think of that proverb, “it takes a village…” Although that specific sentiment is about raising children, it also reminds…

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    Illustrated Travel Bucket List Volume 1 by Wanderlust Designer

    On Location: Dream Trips – Illustrated Travel Bucket List vol.1

    May 11, 2016
    Art on the Go: Map Sketch of My Visit to Paris by Wanderlust Designer

    Art on the Go: Make a Map of Your Stay

    February 15, 2014
    The Art of the French Cheese Plate (Cheeses from iGourmet.com)

    Culture: The Art of the French Cheese Plate

    March 14, 2013
  • Creative Wanderlust Community Open House #1 – December 2, 2021

    I can’t wait to kick off this new event I will be hosting every other month on the first Thursday, from 5-7:30pm – a Creative Wanderlust Community Open House! Join me on Thursday, December 2nd, 2021 for a creative evening with friends making, sharing stories, relaxing and enjoying the moment! At each open house, I will share an overarching theme to get inspired. I aim to have it guide us in discussions as well as inspired us to be creative, what every format we choose. I also welcome anyone who wants to come who perhaps doesn’t want to create art, but just wants to socialize! These open houses are all…

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    Art on the Go: Art School - Lesson in Line Weight by Wanderlust Designer

    Art on the Go: Art School – Line Weight

    March 12, 2015
    Vintage Neon Signs at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada (photo credit: The Neon Museum)

    On Location: Neon Heaven at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada

    February 4, 2014

    Wanderlust Patterns: Exotic India Collection

    May 19, 2020

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