Starting 2019 right with words of encouragement, art community inspiration and coffee!
Happy Birthday On The Other Side Of The Hill
It’s my “getting older” birthday today, complete with holiday baby humor, geekmom fun and a maniacal Elmo on fire!
The Disney-Like Moments Recorded Of My First Art Commission
The wonderful reaction I saw and how I made a little girl really see herself as her favorite Disney character.
Bah Humbug To Christmas Commercialism: Thoughts Based Off Of The Best Holiday Movies
A little holiday meme and movie humor on how I was feeling lately about Christmas coming.
Coffee With Julie: An Artist Love Story
The love and support from a fellow artist is what got me here. For that I say, thank you, dear friend.
An Open Letter Of Support To A Friend I Found On Twitter
An open letter of thanks to a supportive friend that shares similar experiences of losing a loved one.
What I Have Learned From 31 Days Of #Inktober
The run down of my first drawing challenge and the final #Inktober piece reveal!
What The Random Act Of Receiving Playing Cards Will Do
A Friday feeling post of finding my balance, while being dealt a meaningful playing card.
The Beauty Of Creativity and Connection While Working On A Halloween Puzzle
The creative benefits to doing a puzzle and what my son and I both taught eachother.
Everything Was Awesome At LEGOland Boston!
Our family travels to Boston to check out some history and play with LEGOs!
Coffee With Laini: Music, Art And Cell Phones On Car Roofs
Two creatives having coffee and talking about music, art and funny things.
31 Days Of #Inktober
I decide to sharpen my inking skills and take on a 31 day challenge - starting with a Halloween favorite of mine!
My First Fan Art: Ninja Nate
With a little help from Avatar The Last Airbender, I was able to illustrate my son!
Play Forts Saved The Day
A childhood favorite activity saves the day with this dynamic duo.
Continuing To Heal
Losing a loved one is hard, but with the help of my brother I am continuing to heal.
Geek Gal, is a Go!
The beginning of my super nerdy journey and the back story to how I got here!