Studio Notes

See this and the rest of the handwritten letters from my studio to you.

See the full backyard botanical series.

Purchase Originals & Prints

Passing through Central Iowa? See my work in person at Little Woods Herbal (136 Main Street, Ames, Iowa) or come say hello in person at the Octagon Center for the Arts Mending Social.

Sincerely,

Kristin M Roach

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See this and the rest of the handwritten letters from my studio to you.

See the full backyard botanical series.

Purchase Originals & Prints

Passing through Central Iowa? See my work in person at Little Woods Herbal (136 Main Street, Ames, Iowa) or come say hello in person at the Octagon Center for the Arts Mending Social.

Sincerely,

Kristin M Roach

ps — I’ve included bonus digital versions of the Prairie Rose Hips painting for paid subscribers to enjoy on their tv, computer desktops, and phones. Just scroll down.

A letter from my studio about the origins of the backyard botanical series - from grief to joy.

See this and the rest of the handwritten letters from my studio to you.

View the OG Amaryllis paintings

See the full backyard botanical series.

Purchase Originals & Prints

Passing through Central Iowa? See my work in person at Little Woods Herbal (136 Main Street, Ames, Iowa) or come say hello in person at the Octagon Center for the Arts Mending Social.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristinmroach.substack.com/subscribe

A meandering story of why I start my letters with “Hello, How are you? I am well.”

Plus, an invitation to write me your stories. My public address is 138 Main Street, Ames, Iowa 50010.

Enjoy a bright new painting, a remnant from summer — American Basswood. This is the companion piece to the Burr Oak Painting.

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Realizing my year ahead is already pretty full in all the best ways + bonus page showing how I figure out where there is room to add more of what you love in life and less of what you don't.

This week's letter was written at the dining room table and recorded in my room, which I think has the best acoustics of all the places I've tried so far.

New Backyard Botanical Painting

I think if anyone wants this painting, they should really snap it up quick before I change my mind. It’s my favorite. Jason reminded me I’ll have other favorites.

The Burr Oak Gouache Original Painting is now (reluctantly) available for sale along with a signed open-edition print. You can find both here.

If you are in Ames

Join me for the Mending Social at the Octagon Center for the Arts, Thursday, January 22nd from 5:30 - 8pm — registration requested.

See all upcoming event details.

More soon.

Kristin M Roach

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This week I share about the passing of my dog, the addition of new pets, re-vitalizing my studio practice and how I share my creative practice with you.

The paradox of choice lead to me defaulting to my favorite format. Writing Letters. And then I decided to read it to you. Cozy up and take 5 to enjoy a hand-written letter, read out loud, take your time deciphering my writing, or read the transcript.

A few end notes.

New Backyard Botanical Painting

The Red Clover Painting is now available for sale along with a signed open-edition print. You can find both here.

If you are in Ames

Come visit during the Ames Area Studio Tour this October 12th & 13th.

Join me for the Mending Social at the Octagon on October 24th.

See all upcoming event details.

More soon.

Kristin M Roach

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