Uniquely You Event Space Who knew that one sign job would lead to more  sign jobs? After painting my first-ever sign for Ronald Records, word started to spread — and soon after, Uniquely You Event Space  reached out looking for a fresh new sign of their own. Their existing signage no longer matched their brand, and they were ready for a makeover that felt modern, inviting, and true to who they were becoming. What I loved about this project is that it began long before the mur

Ronald Records, My First Sign Painting Job By the time I reached my 20th mural, I had been painting murals for over a year and was still in awe of the projects coming my way and the clients trusting me with their spaces. Every wall felt like its own milestone, but this next one holds a special place in my heart because it marked a new chapter in my career: my first-ever sign painting job. And even better! It was for one of my absolute favorite local businesses. Ronald Record

A Whimsical Home Transformation in Ridgefield, Washington Murals 17 through 19 came from one of the most creative, joyful, and memorable residential projects I’ve ever had the honor of painting. It all began when I received a DM from a Ridgefield resident who had just seen The Heart of Vancouver  and was completely in love with it. She reached out, saying she wanted to talk about a mural for her home, and from the very first meeting, I knew this project was going to be someth

Union Boutique in Battle Ground, Washington My 16th mural brought me to Battle Ground, Washington, where I had the joy of creating a vibrant floral photo-op wall for a brand-new clothing boutique. In January, I received an inquiry from the owner, who was opening Union Boutique  and wanted a mural that would instantly brighten the space and give customers a fun spot to take photos. She had a few special requests: it needed to be colorful, it needed metallic gold, and most impo

True North Geotechnical After completing The Heart of Vancouver , my name began circulating more widely, and new clients started reaching out with excitement about bringing murals into their spaces. One of those clients was the incredible team at True North Geotechnical , who invited me to create not just one, but two murals for their newly built office. They wanted one wall to feature their logo — clean, bold, and reflective of their brand — and another wall to showcase a na

In mid-2022, I sat in a meeting with the director of the Vancouver Downtown Association, discussing a series of banner designs I was creating for the city. Halfway through our conversation, he shared a challenge he’d been facing: he had been trying to commission a mural for the side of a church building downtown, but the original concept presented to him looked more like something meant for a skate park than a historic district. The design didn’t fit the space, the neighborho

Jubilee Tea House My 9th through 12th murals were created for the beautiful Jubilee Tea House  in Ridgefield, Washington. A space that feels like stepping into a dreamy world of high tea, florals, and timeless charm. This project began back in September 2022, when I was approached by the owner, Leslie, while I was planning a mural for the Vancouver Downtown Association . She shared her vision for creating a refined, feminine tea house where people could gather, slow down, and

Happiness Is Only a Cupcake Away My sixth, seventh, and eighth murals were created for the same wonderful business: Sinful Confections , a vegan and gluten-free bakery in Tualatin, Oregon. I first met the owners at a night market where I used to have a booth, and I instantly fell in love with their cookies. At the time, I was vegan, and they were the only  cookies that didn’t taste dry or crumble the moment you looked at them. During one of our conversations, they shared that

The Mural No One Got to See My fifth mural is both my favorite and my saddest piece to date. I was hired by a juice bar to recreate one of my original paintings and turn it into a massive mural meant to capture the essence of the Big Island and bring it to the Vancouver Waterfront. The goal was to create a space that felt warm and tropical, even in the middle of our gray winters, where anyone walking in would instantly feel ready for a refreshing smoothie or a bright, energiz

The Mural That Opened Doors It took a little time to land my next mural project. My first mural at The Valiant Ballroom was completed in March 2022, but my next opportunity didn’t come until that May. I went back to the same approach that got me started, talking to anyone who had a wall and asking if I could paint it. After weeks of putting myself out there again, Kindred Vancouver in downtown Vancouver reached out and asked me to paint their back door for Vancouver’s Spruce

The Day I Went Full-Time as an Artist On October 11th, 2021, I took the leap and went full-time with my business. At the time, I had one steady design client who covered my bills, a few small art projects here and there, and a whole lot of free time. My goal when I started was to sell my own products, have my work in galleries, and ultimately paint murals all around the world. But in those early days, I did not know how to make that happen, but I had a lot of free time on my

I know it’s not  Monday yet, but before I officially kick things off next week, I wanted to share a quick welcome post and introduce the blog series I’m so excited about. Consider this the soft launch before the full stories begin! Welcome to Mural Monday , a weekly blog series where I share the full journey behind every mural I’ve created throughout my career — from my very first wall to the large-scale public works that shaped the artist I am today. Over the past few years,