In Full Bloom

Most people don’t struggle because they can’t create. They struggle because they don’t know how to start. Why Starting Is the Hardest Part Starting brings questions: What if I mess it up? What if I choose the wrong color? What if it doesn’t turn out how I imagined?...

People often ask me, “Are you an artist or a furniture painter?” My answer is simple: yes. The Truth About Paint Paint doesn’t care what surface it’s on. Canvas, wood, decor—paint behaves the same way: It layers It blends It forgives It teaches you as you go The...

For a long time, I believed creativity belonged to other people. The ones who “knew what they were doing.” The ones who didn’t make messes, mistakes, or second-guesses. What I’ve learned after years of painting furniture, creating art, and teaching others is this:...