Hope Creative

LAST CALL ST. LOUIS!

Join us THIS SUNDAY at Zoomies Pet Cafe STL - tickets are 10% off to Paint Your Pet in collaboration with ME!

I trace your image, then give you both group and individual instruction to help you fill in your pet to the best of your ability.

And what makes my classes different? I then take your seat and make edits and adjustments until you love your art.

Sign ups close on Friday. Register today to reserve your spot so I can get started on tracing your artwork!

COMMISSIONS OPEN

I’m taking on 3 custom paintings for the holidays. Once these are done I might open up more slots!

Sizes available:

$250 12x12
$300 12x16 or 14x14
$400 16x20

Additional pets will increase the price, but I’m open to painting multiples.

I work from a photo you provide. I need clear, high quality images to work from, and permission from the photographer if you’re using a professional image. We choose the background color/s together. Half of payment is due upfront. Shipping is charged along with the second half of payment once the piece is complete.

Comment or DM me to get started!

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LAFAYETTE, THIS SUNDAY! 10% off!

I’m bringing my supplies, my proven instruction, and my dogs to Bennett's to put on another Paint Your Pet class. I provide everything you need including hands-on help to make sure you leave with art you love.

There are a few tickets left, grab yours today!

A work in progress piece for a friend. 💛

Stay tuned for the finished painting!

Our 11 month old rookie artist, Summer, did a stellar job teaching these lovely folks to Paint their Pets at Bennett's Greenhouses, Inc. today!

She said she will take payment via filet mignon and scritches. And honestly, same, Summer.

Thank you so much to my painters today for bringing great energy, engaging in a bit of unplanned karaoke, and trusting the process. I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon and everyone made great art!

If you’re in the Lafayette area and want to join me for a painting class, I’ll be at Pooch Palace Resort this coming Saturday. Comment if you’d like more info or a direct link!

Another awesome Zoomies Paint Your Pet in the books! I had such a fun group full of open minds and and positive attitudes tonight! I so appreciate you all trusting the process and trying something new!

ST LOUIS! Only two tickets left for Paint Your Pet at Zoomie's this SATURDAY!

My events consistently create results that surprise students and are adored for years to come. Even the least “creative” humans walk away with beautiful art that surprises them. With help from my step by step instruction and hands-on editing by yours truly as needed, anyone can be an artist for a day!

Here are some examples of the works we create together.

For this location, you also get a free Zoomie’s drink included with your ticket, and you’re welcome to bring your (well behaved, chill, leashed) dog along with you!

There’s a gift shop full of goodies for your critter and food available for sale for dogs and humans alike!

You won’t want to miss this! Check out my reviews tab if you’re on the fence. ☺️

The Bennett's Greenhouses, Inc. class was a hit this weekend! Look at these incredible results! Which is your favorite?

Join me this Saturday at Pooch Palace Resort to make your own masterpiece! I’ll post that event link in the comments.

THIS SUNDAY AT Bennett's Greenhouses, Inc.!
Paint Your Pet with me in Lafayette, IN

Scroll through the photos for more info and examples of the results we produce in class. Anyone can do this- I got you!

Link to register is in the comments 🎨

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Big news!

We have been hard at work behind the scenes developing a new website, and it's finally time to unveil the first phase. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this ongoing project!

Spots are going fast for classes scheduled in Lafayette/West Lafayette THIS WEEKEND, so check it out now!

Home | HopeCreative ​Let me help you paint a beautiful portrait of your best furry friend that you'll cherish for years to come - even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before!​

Creativity presents itself in so many ways.

My closet is organized by color and the palette changes monthly. It’s a fun ritual I have with myself to refresh my perspective and to take some time for myself.

I often find shapes of clothing I like at the thrift, but in the wrong color- so I hand dye them with RIT dye.

In the kitchen, I’ve attached little hand-strung beaded doodads to the light fixtures so they resemble chandeliers. They are silly but they make me smile.

Hand tied paracord plant hangers can be found hanging from the windows in almost every room.

My fashion sense could probably be better. Sometimes the dye doesn’t come out how I was expecting it to. Some people would scoff at my sparkly doodads and my cat’s-cradle plant hangers.

Being creative isn’t something we are “good” at or “bad” at.

It’s being open to curiosity, trusting your gut, and allowing mistakes to be made as we learn new skills that feed our basic human desire to make something out of nothing - to shift our world in a tangible way.

When you look around your space, what non-traditional ways does your creativity show up? Maybe you’re proud of the interior design of your spaces. Maybe you crochet or knit or embroider. Maybe you like adult coloring books or beading jewelry.

I would be seriously honored if you’d bare a piece of your soul in the comments. Show me what you’re made of. Show me what you’ve made! 💛

You asked, and I've been working HARD to deliver! I currently have SEVEN classes available across THREE states. Winter is prime painting season for me. As many of you know, I spend the Summer traveling the country competing in frisbee with my dogs. I'll continue adding dates all year long, but the next one could be on the other side of the country. Don't miss these options in your area!

2/20 at BLOOMSDALE BUNKHOUSE (Bloomsdale, MO)
(registration closes TOMORROW at noon)

2/22 at ZOOMIES (St. Louis - use coupon code ZOOM for $10 off)
(registration closes 2/21 at noon)

3/8 at POOCH PALACE RESORT (West Lafayette, IN)

3/9 at BENNETT'S GREENHOUSE (Lafayette, IN)

3/20 at BLOOMSDALE BUNKHOUSE

3/22 at ZOOMIES (free drink!)

4/20 at BENNETT'S GREENHOUSE (free houseplant!)

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"Creativity is contagious. Pass it on" - Albert Einstein