Winter Carnival 2The idea for this piece came from a spot along the Dakota Ridge trail here in Boulder. I've been hiking this trail nearly every day for almost 9 years now (wow time flies) and it never ceases to inspire more artwork. I started working on this piece right around the winter solstice and the full lunar eclipse, and there was definitely a strange vibe in the air ~ There is a view towards the bottom of the trail that is actually pretty average for the many

both physically and emotionally… a song can change your mood in an instant

I know we can once again rally our collective energy and bring support to those in need… while also having an amazingly-good-time seeking our own transformations into our higher selves

It can enhance creative awareness

They look like alien lizards

*bonus info - This piece was actually a gift from one partner to another

and the intentions within it might help support some of you through a challenging decision… and come out smiling on the other end

and all-around good times for all

This piece was commissioned by a client who gave me some serious artistic liberty

both with the world around me

I freaked myself out a few times thinking about what could be lurking in the shadows

Magnolia is just burly

This pin also features some blue glow-in-the-dark inks