Wherever you’re just beginning or looking for fresh ways to grow, I’m here to guide you toward creative freedom, help you explore new techniques, and nurture your passion for making art.
Join me in the heart of the Périgord and Quercy regions of France for a soulful 10-day creative retreat where art, culture, and countryside living intertwine.
Papers, Patterns & Play is an immersive workshop designed for creatives who are ready to slow down, let go of perfection, and explore watercolor, inks, paper, textiles, and bookmaking through playful experimentation and process-led making.
Set within a welcoming French home surrounded by historic villages, markets, vineyards, and sun-washed landscapes, our days will balance hands-on studio time with inspiring cultural excursions. We’ll gather visual treasures from cobblestone streets and countryside walks, then return to the studio to transform those discoveries into layered papers, journals, and mixed-media pieces.
With everything thoughtfully taken care of—from train station pickup to delicious locally sourced meals—you’re free to focus on creating, connecting, and soaking in the rhythms of life in rural France.
I would be so delighted to have you join me in France for this unforgettable creative adventure in August 30 – September 8, 2027.
I love exploring different mediums to craft vibrant, layered collages that balance bold, colorful energy with soft, calming undertones. Every piece is a reminder that art doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be yours.
Blending Abstract is the perfect introduction to mixed media play with pastels, watercolors and pencils, designed for beginners. Check it out now.
SALVAGED: A Layered Pieces Journal guides you through building a curated cache of salvaged papers and then creating your own art journal by layering color, paper and texture. Click Here.
Free Mixed Media Art Tutorials Find my creative walkthroughs archived here. You will access creative tips, techniques and color filled projects that I am excited to share. There is something for everyone regardless of your preferred medium or experience level. Let’s go!
Plus tons of other courses on art journaling, paper making, mixed media art, organization, business skills for artists and more!
The Roben's Nest is your well-deserved break to nurture your creative soul and reconnect with fellow makers in a joyful, judgment-free, and FUN online haven.
Here, you’ll find the support, motivation, and creative confidence to explore without pressure, experiment freely, and truly enjoy the process of making art.
Whether you’re searching for fresh inspiration, craving deeper creative connection, or needing a gentle push to dive into your craft, you belong here.
My studio—aka my happy, gloriously messy place—is where I experiment with textures, colors, and layers to create vibrant collages and handmade journals.
That same spark inspired The Roben’s Nest, a creative haven where you can connect, learn, and grow alongside a community that gets you.
