Author page: Aloura

​Every artist needs a reliable studio assistant, but mine happens to have four legs, a curled tail, and an obsession with unearthing canvas materials directly from the shore. ​While out gathering inspiration along the beach, our Shar Pei Pup immediately went to work. Nose deep…

A quick run to the local farm for fresh eggs turned into one of those spontaneous autumn afternoons that just feeds the soul. ​Cruising down the back roads with the evening sky shifting into warm, moody gold, we caught sight of a falcon perched high…

Today started out with all types of twists and turns but I was determined to make this day count. Today brought fresh bundles of lemon balm and oregano to dry from our favorite local farmer, new Love Jars set out by the shore to brighten…

Whimsey & Alchemy: The Harvest Witch Jar!! This hand-sculpted jar is brought to life with warm, glowing amber tones, intricate clay spiral emblems, and newly sculpted autumn leaves clinging to its side. Crowned with a whimsical striped witch hat and surrounded by tiny gilded pumpkins,…

From the second he waddled into our lives with oversized paws and endless folds of skin, he was determined to prove he had the heart of a retriever. Fetching wasn't just a casual game to him—it was a full-time mission. Watching this tiny, wrinkled bundle…

​As Labor Day weekend came to a gentle close, the sky treated us to an unbelievable display of cloudscapes. Deep, dramatic clouds stretched across the horizon, casting soft shadows over the calm waters and shoreline docks, while patches of brilliant blue peeked through above. …

Last year, we took down a few trees on our property and saved the wood rounds. I transformed one of those native wood slabs into a spooky, whimsical Halloween relief sculpture! She used clay to craft a magical nighttime scene featuring a German Shepherd and…

Sea Glass hunts are so amazing. We just left the beach with these beauties. I love to photograph some of the finds with Seaweed!

Amazing weekend to take a trip to the San Juan Islands and look for Whales. The Pacific Northwest offers so much beauty and fun activities all year round. This weekend provided perfect weather to get a peek of these stunning creatures.

A Handcrafted Wire-Wrapped Pendant from a beautiful White Quartz I found on our local beautiful beach. There is a quiet strength in natural stone. In this piece, a perfectly smooth, pale central stone is delicately cradled within silver wire, sitting at the center of an…