Travel with me to Camp Easy and enjoy fall in the mountains. I create decoration with no spend budget by using nature to decorate. There is nothing better than a cozy fire on a chilly fall rainy day in the mountains and I start a new painting collection inspired by the old dutch masters paintings. Relaxing no talking visual feast for the soul. Hope you enjoy.
Fall in the Mountains | Decorating with Nature | Cozy Fire on a Rainy Day
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Tiny Landscape Painting in Oil - Sharing my tips and tricks
This week, I’m taking you behind the scenes as I paint a tiny fall landscape in oils — and share my favorite tips and tricks for working small.
Last week, we prepped the tiny frames by removing the glass and giving them a makeover with a touch of antique charm. Today, I’m choosing the perfect painting surface (low texture for fine detail), setting up my cozy autumn painting space(yes, including new squirrel candle holders 🐿️), and walking you through my palette and brush choices.
Then it’s time to paint: a woman in a golden field, with flowers in the foreground and distant trees under a soft autumn sky. Along the way, I share insights on brushwork, color mixing, and the little details that make tiny landscapes feel big in atmosphere.
I finish the session by peeling off the tape for that oh-so-satisfying reveal, and placing the frame over the still-wet painting — a glimpse of what these miniature masterpieces will become.
✨ If you’re interested in oil painting, fall inspiration, or simply the calming rhythm of painting along, I hope this video sparks your creativity.
Artist Diaries | Preparing Tiny Autumn Paintings — Frame Surgery + Reference Creation
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Artist Diaries: Preparing Tiny Autumn Paintings
In this week’s episode, I’m starting a brand new collection inspired by the charm of tiny frames I’ve gathered from thrift shops, antique stores, and even a few unexpected places like Amazon and TJ Maxx.
You’ll see the whole behind-the-scenes process:
Removing the glued-in glass from each frame (“frame surgery”)
Antiquing them with wax to add stately charm and old-world elegance
Creating moody Dutch Master-style reference images with a shared palette
The video opens with a glimpse of my morning ritual — making celery juice by candlelight, something I’ve done for over seven years to stay grounded as the seasons shift into autumn.
This is just the beginning. Next week, I’ll attempt to paint these tiny references in rich, expressive detail. Will it work — or be an epic fail? Come back and see how this fall experiment unfolds.
Bay Side Painting - No Voice – ASMR - Nature Sounds + Music
Drift away with me by the bay, where I sit beneath an old tree at a picnic table, brush in hand. Instead of capturing the view before me, I turn to a reference image — translating it into a loose, expressive abstract landscape. Broad strokes suggest a cloudy sky, a glowing field of autumn grass, and a dark horizon line of distant trees. It’s not about accuracy, but about mood, energy, and the joy of color moving across canvas.
There’s no voice in this video — just the natural melody of the park: leaves, water, wind. All accompanied by soothing classical music, blending with nature’s calm. Let this be your moment of quiet: a visual poem, a breath, a pause for your soul.
If you love relaxed painting, ASMR nature, plein air sketches, or mood-filled landscapes, this one’s for you.