October 4, 2026
Painting a Glass of Wine
A relaxing afternoon of painting and wine sipping. Learn the basics of watercolor while sipping Azur Rosé, and blend color into your own painting of a glass of wine.
Sign upWatercolor artist & illustrator · Napa, California
Art for the small moments of everyday life.
Original watercolor paintings, stationery and fine art prints, children's picture books, and relaxed watercolor classes in the heart of wine country.
Blue Jay, from the Winter Woodland collection. Watercolor.
First Place
Napa County Fair, Professional Division, for Hummingbirds Together
Where would you like to start?
Shop the studio
Greeting card sets, fine art prints, and watercolor template kits, all made from original paintings.
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Paint with me
Sip and paint workshops, multi-week courses, and private classes. No experience needed.
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Explore the work
Over 20 years of fine art, illustration, and product design for clients like Disney and Pixar.
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Portfolio
Selected collections
I work in watercolor, gouache, and oil, and in Photoshop and Illustrator. Much of it starts with nature and the small interactions of daily life.
My new picture book
The Animals Come Out at Night
Journey through an enchanting night in this nature walk of a children's book. Musical prose and detailed, moonlit illustrations wander through fields, ponds, and woods, as children discover nocturnal animals and their sounds, habitats, and behaviors.
"The beautiful color scheme turns each picture into a piece worth hanging on your wall."Clavis Key Colors 2022, Top Ten Finalist
Classes & events
Come paint with me
October 17, 2026
Painting Figs: Autumn Watercolor Workshop
Learn the basics of watercolor in a beautiful vineyard setting, layering and blending color to paint autumn figs.
Sign upNovember 1, 2026
Painting a Wine Cork
A relaxing afternoon of painting and wine sipping. Learn the basics of watercolor while sipping Azur Rosé, and blend color into your own painting of a wine cork.
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Private classes
Wine Country Watercolor, for your group
A relaxed private class for 2 to 6 people. Learn four essential techniques, then paint a finished, matted piece to take home.
Book a private classPast clients include
- Disney
- Pixar
- Nick Jr.
- Paramount
- Gap
- University Games
Weekly paint-alongs
Small Moments . . . Noted
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