I saw this post on threads: and it got me thinking: There is SoOOOOoooOoOooOOoooOo much people don’t know about watercolor. AND while there are a LOT of reasons watercolor is my favorite paint medium — it’s color and appealing whimsy the way the water moves the color the fickle and unpredictable nature of ir … […]

A Day in My Life as a Live Wedding Painter “GIVE ME A STORY *IDEA*” I typed into ChatGPT. I’m mortified I did it, I know, but I just couldn’t BEAR starting this blogpost with something other than a story. I mean, is that even a Courtney Kibby blog without a STORY?! Nope, it’s not. […]

‍ “You don’t see this kind of love every day.” These were the words of the wonderful wedding planner Merilee of Ever After Events, who had the pleasure of designing and producing a mesmerizing San Diego wedding at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. The celebration was elevated with a unique twist – live guest […]

Bridal Stylist: The Curator of Elegance If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times — what I wouldn’t have given for a bridal stylist for my own wedding. Forget the glass slipper. Every bride deserves a sidekick in style. Enter the bridal stylist—the ultimate fairy godmother who sprinkles magic on your wedding […]

PHOTOS BY AARON DELESIE PLANNING BY SUGOKUII EVENTS Painting a piece of this Amalfi Coast wedding all started with this photo on the *bane of my existence app called Instagram*: I shared it on Instagram, saying, “This wedding should have a painting.” A sweet meeting with Carly led to a beautiful collaboration I’ve been honored […]

Captivating Artistry: The Live Wedding Painting Process Get ready for an exclusive glimpse into the enchanting world of live painting. Join me on a BTS adventure as I unravel the captivating live wedding painting process from tailored beginning to breathtaking finish. Prepare for the creative magic, profound emotion, and artistic brilliance that awaits. Tailored to […]

Sitting here with 2 of the 3 of my babies in bed with me and typing this post on my PHONE, there’s literally no doubt in my mind we are creative beings. I have a whole spiel about why art matters, but the bottom line is, we were called to be creative and YOU ARE […]

Today on the blog I’m sharing a little about me and my painting process. Also check out a video of me working! 🙂

This season has been rough people.  I mean, ROUGH.  Can I get an Amen?!

There’s so much fueling this flame of unrest, but the global pandemic and dicey political climate take the cake. 

HEYOOOO

Wow this year has been wild already?! Or is it just me?? I’m sitting over here with my pups at my feet (and the babes, lets be real—they’re making a giant mess of glitter on the floor so I can write this). …