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Remnants of a past project, tiny sketches and notes: come see these and more tonight at @oldschoolmakerspace at the opening of:

How to Draw a Bird
Friday April 10, 6:30pm

What lives only on the studio floor, or dog-eared in the notebook? Aligned wi

Everything is in progress in my studio right now, in various stages of completion.

Often, the early sketches of a project contain the heart of the idea. My early sketches are looser, more alive. I am always trying to return to the emotion of the ear

This month has been a blur of short school weeks (another teacher workday tomorrow), sick kids and a traveling husband. I’ve had to really fight for time in the studio, but I’ve found it a worthwhile effort. It doesn’t hurt to have

Early blooms in the Chihuahuan Desert (detail of larger painting)

One spot opened up in my watercolor workshop this Saturday morning. If you’ve made a goal for more creativity in 2026, come paint with me! I’m teaching a beginner’s workshop from 9-12 this Saturday morning 2/28 at the Old School Mak

for behind the scenes updates, follow along on instagram @bessstudio…

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