It’s the end of an era. At least in Bobo’s Room terms, that is. The paintings that inspired my little company, that reinvigorated my love of artwork, and that are the reason for this website… are gone. Bobo’s room has a new look. The little toddler bed is gone. Replaced by a giant monstrosity of a bunk bed. And for her paintings? ...
Read MorePaisley Inspiration
Looking for inspiration for artwork for your little one’s room? Sometimes, you can find that inspiration from a fabric swatch. Like this one: For these paintings, we played off the paisley pattern in the fabric swatch to create a unique butterfly and flower pattern. And the end result?
Read MoreConfession: I have a helper
Usually, I work alone. Just me, my brushes and my easel, painting away after the kids have gone down for bed. But sometimes, I have a helper. A tiny, tiny helper. Who thinks it’s pretty cool that she gets to assist mom sometimes with her work. I did this painting for my new niece, Berkley, awhile back. My five year-old happened to be at home that...
Read MoreThe secret is out
One of the best things about doing paintings for expectant parents? I get to find out the name of their little darlings before most people. The downside? I have to wait until the baby arrives to post pictures of their paintings. Good thing I love me a secret! Welcome to the world, baby Arianna!
Read MorePiper’s Pink Princess Paintings
Okay, I dare you to say that five times fast. When Piper’s mom approached me with her ideas for a painting, I was intrigued. The palette was anything but traditional: deep rust orange with highlights of pink and white. Not necessarily your typical colors for a little girl’s room. But I love me a challenge. And I’m so glad I took this...
Read MoreEverything’s coming up pink and brown roses
The latest artwork, and the last in a line of several pink and brown paintings I have done recently, was this tree-inspired piece for baby Adalynn’s Room. Her room was decorated in the CoCaLo Mia Rose line, and was accented with pink and brown dots, flowers and butterflies. Pink and brown are definitely the colors for decorating little girl’s...
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