Sweet Studio News

February 4, 2026

Hello sweet friends,

I’ve had such a beautiful flood of inquiries and phone calls lately about creative offerings at Sey Studios, and I just want to pause and say thank you. I am so incredibly grateful for the continued love and support from our Bakersfield community. This is truly my job and my joy...and I never take that for granted.

Behind the scenes, the studio has been humming in a quieter, softer way too. Lately, I’ve been working on a new handful of bird-inspired paintings. I’m pretty sure it’s no coincidence that I recently became an aunt again; this time to a sweet niece named Robin. There’s something about birds that feels like hope, gentleness, and freedom all wrapped into one, and that energy has been finding its way onto the canvas.

What’s been especially meaningful is how I’ve been painting.

For so long, much of my work has been created with a purpose attached—commissions, gallery shows, deadlines, and deliverables. All wonderful things, but recently I gave myself permission to paint with no pressure. Just space to play… the same thing I encourage in every class and workshop I teach.

And wow, I’ve never felt more free!

I’ll often put on music and just let the brush move. Lately the soundtrack has been a mix of Forest Frank, Perry Como, and Bossa Nova (I know… such a variety, but I love a lot)! Last month it was rock and Celtic music. I’ve been letting the rhythm guide the flow, focusing less on outcome and more on being present in the moment.

These quiet painting sessions have reminded me why I fell in love with creating in the first place. They’ve been grounding, joyful, and deeply nourishing and I’m excited to let that energy ripple into everything I offer at the studio.

Thank you for being here, for cheering me on, and for making it possible for me to keep creating, teaching, and sharing art with this community I love so much.

Celebrating the Wins

Spending weekends with my family
Warm sunny days (yes we've had them and I'm soaking them up!)
Walking and yoga has been my way to start the day and calm
Being invited to be a vendor at Heartland's Homegrown Conference again! Find me there March 21st! It's open for anyone interested in homeschooling with a charter!
An official waitlist for Private & Small Group Art Lessons!
Reading: Diving into two books this season:
- The Artist's Way I'm currently attempting to start (again) for the third time. I'll be joining the Creative Cluster put on by Emily Hay & Julie Ybarra for anyone who is interested!
- The Four Agreements, and doing this one with a Ground Work Book Club with Teresa Remple!

Want to create along side me?

Art Classes are open for registration for March through July!
2/11 Wine Bottle Paint & Sip: Floral Glow Bottles at Tlo Wines (adults only!)
2/14 Valentine's Date Night Sey Studios will have a Floral Art Station! Come hand pick your blooms to be made into a beautiful collage art for your loved ones!
Click here for more info about March offerings!

Smile Spotlight

This month's smile spotlight goes to Madison! He and his sister are doing art lessons together a few times a month! This was from our first session together painting a sunset mountain landscape. Interested in booking your own private lesson for you and a friend? Click the button and scroll down past the classes for more info!

Private Art Lessons for two!