Greenleaf Creations

23 April 2026

This was my first time trying the tree swipe technique, and I was drawn in by both the process and the result. Somewhere along the way, a tree began to take shape, more discovered than planned. My son gave it its name, and it stayed.

21 April 2026

This post follows the evolution of a painting that began as a contrast experiment and grew through layers of glazing, washes, charcoal and unexpected techniques. It is a reflection on slowing down and shaping a piece with intention as it evolves.

17 April 2026

Varnishing a painting sounds simple, but it comes with its own set of challenges. From brush strokes to spray varnish and an unexpected hair caught during the final coat of varnish, this is a reflection on the process and what it has taught me. Sometimes the smallest imperfections end up teaching the biggest lessons.

14 April 2026

How do you know when something is finished? This painting led me back to that question, and to the surprising ways it connects to intuition, trust, and knowing when to stop. I am still figuring it out.

8 April 2026

What happens when you stop trying to make something specific? This piece became a doorway, a rabbit, and a woman – all at once – depending on who was looking. What do you see?

7 April 2026

This piece, Scales of Fire, is going to someone I love, which makes it even more meaningful. I got to deliver it in person and see it in its new home. Grateful for this moment and everything it represents. ❤️

26 March 2026

This piece sat unfinished for nine months while I debated what it needed. When I finally returned to it, the answer felt simple - and right. Inspired by a painting and a deeply moving story shared by a stranger, this work became something more than texture and color. It became a reflection on strength, fragility, and the quiet ways love takes root and stays with us.

23 March 2026

I started this painting with a clear plan - and almost ruined it within minutes. What followed was a complete change in direction, and a reminder that sometimes the best thing you can do is let go of the original idea.

21 March 2026

Sometimes the hardest part of creating isn’t the technique - it’s beginning. This is my first botanical painting using a large four-inch brush - something that felt both exciting and intimidating to begin.

4 March 2026

An experimental painting process using kitchen tools, monster trucks, and glow-in-the-dark stars that slowly revealed a lion hidden in the layers of paint.

22 January 2026

An experiment in layers, reflection, and unexpected outcomes.

21 January 2026

From painting to jewelry, this post reflects on the invisible labor of creative work, and the trust, humor, and courage it takes to begin again.

19 January 2026

An experiment in layers, lemons, and learning to let go.

14 January 2026

I tried a new fluid art technique expecting a flower. What I got instead was a Beautiful Oops. Sometimes the painting knows where it wants to go before we do.

29 November 2025

From kind strangers to friends who lifted me up, it was a weekend of gratitude, growth, and community.

21 October 2025

I just finished varnishing my balls 🤣 - definitely not a sentence I expected to say today.

20 October 2025

Every painting I make is part art, part patience, and part dog management. This one started with excitement, a clean floor, and a reminder from my dad about five P’s.

10 October 2025

Turning leftover paint into something new has become more than a creative outlet - it’s a quiet lesson in patience, courage, and joy.

20 September 2025

Ever wanted to throw paint just for the joy of it? Turns out painting like Jackson Pollock is both creative therapy and a masterclass in intention.

15 September 2025

Beauty and struggle often live side by side. From the ashes comes renewal, and from fire comes change. My latest painting, Rebirth, is my attempt to capture that delicate balance.

22 August 2025

Art can be exhilarating - and soul-crushing when things don’t go as planned. This is the story of a blow-dryer, a golden nebula, and what I’m learning about resilience.