To celebrate the launch of the Linen & Sugar collection on July 31, I'm giving away three hand-painted oil bookmarks — originals, made by me. To three of you. Just pay shipping! **How to enter:** 1. Follow [@aebyarts](https://instagram.com/aebyarts) on Instagram 2. Comment on the giveaway post on Instagram 3. Tag a friend in the comments 4. Sign up for the Studio List (link in bio) **The prize:** One hand-painted oil bookmark to three of you. Winner is responsible for shippi

If you've been following along on Instagram, you caught a glimpse of something I don't always share — a painting mid-struggle. Watch the reel here. This one has been humbling. A majority of this painting was started in poor lighting — and it showed. The shadows came out too heavy, the colors weren't harmonious, and the window that's supposed to flood the whole composition with warm morning light ended up dark and muddy. When you can't see your colors clearly while you're mixi

Something sweet is on the way. I'm so excited to officially introduce my next original oil painting collection — Linen & Sugar. Imagine warm sunlight spilling through an open window, lace and linen drifting softly in the breeze, and the taste of something sweet on your lips as your eyes close in pure bliss. That's the feeling I'm chasing with every piece in this collection. Food-inspired and full of that slow, golden afternoon energy — this one is for the moments that make yo

Okay, let's be real — summer feels like it snuck up on me this year. One minute I was catching my breath from spring, and the next it's July and I have a running list of goals that keeps growing. But honestly? I love it. This season feels big. Like, really big. And I want to bring you along for all of it. So grab your iced coffee (or whatever gets you through the heat) and let me walk you through what's on my heart for the rest of the summer. The Studio Corner is Buzzing If y

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