Hello, I'm so glad you're here!
Love art, nature and creative workshops? You're in the right place. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned artist, I'll share my know-how, tips, techniques and plenty of inspiration to help build your skills.. Here's a little about me:
I'm a classically trained artist and instructor who helps creative people reconnect with beauty, confidence, and meaningful self-expression through traditional painting practice rooted in observation and nature.
I teach painting not simply as a skill, but as a way of seeing, interpreting, and thinking as an artist.
I offer both online and in-person instruction in traditional watercolor and fine papercrafting. To learn more please visit the Dandelion Cottage Design website.
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