Painting with coffee came first. Drinking coffee was familiar but as a painting medium I found a new artistic territory. I wanted to share my "find" to a wider artistic audience.

What came next? Having my own personal website was the best way to show my work.

However, like many artists, I’m not a technical person and learning how to build a website was a challenge. Once I mastered the basics I realized websites could be designed to specifically reflect Art. I could build websites that were artistically appealing rather than generic technical boxes.

I could also help artists release their creative resources using coffee as a painting medium and create a personal artistic website that would showcase their artwork. This was a Win Win.

My Go-To Tool Kit:

• Espresso Coffee | Transforming Coffee Into Art.

I discovered an unexpected benefit from painting with coffee. Painting with coffee releases fears beginners have and offers new techniques for experienced painters. People are not afraid to paint with coffee because it isn’t paint. I am able to encourage a comfortable creative path for beginners to follow. Discovering hidden creativity and showcasing original artwork is my passion. As a ”Coffee Art Coach" I provide Workshops/Classes/Private Lessons.

• Squarespace Websites | The Fine Art of Website Design.

I believe every artist should have a website. An established artist may have reached a point where having a website is up next in continuing their art career or a person may still be a “wannabe artist” clinging to the edge of their blocked creativity. Either way personal advancement and exposure to the unknown future can bring up fear and hesitation. This is where I step in and provide guidance with a solid plan to move forward. Owning your website puts you in charge of all customization and editing. A website anchors your online presence, reflects your style, and shows your artwork in a way that is authentic. Social Media is for spontaneous media connections and social interaction. It’s fast and free but not the same as ownership.

Committing to having a website can be overwhelming with so many choices and unfamiliar terminology. I understand this. I bring fine art into the technical landscape that the Internet requires. I have found a way for the “Techie Part” to be creative in my website work. It is my goal is to bring something artistic and personal into the design work I do.

Squarespace is the only website platform I use. Its flexibility and creative options make it the best for artists.