Miss Iz’s Diary
Miss Iz’s Diary
What we’re making, what the seasons are doing out here, and what’s coming up next on the farm.
Farm Life · November 2, 2026
What It's Meant to Be
Every day the space feels more like what it's meant to be. A celebration, an honoring of all that is and the people who are here, art on the farm!
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Farm Life · November 2, 2026
Moving the Tractor
As the animals watched on, Zach moved the tractor. I have a feeling it's going to be running soon!
Farm Life · October 31, 2026
Happy Halloween!
Mav dressed up today — lime-green wings, a flower crown and a tulle tutu. What a beautiful wood nymph fairy she is, and the mountain dressed up with her.
Farm Life · October 31, 2026
Barrels, Boxes and More
Joy & Kevin delivered treasures right to my door today — old oak barrels, stenciled fruit crates, a rusted iron pitchfork and more, all waiting to be put to work.
Farm Life · October 31, 2026
Dog Days of Fall
Bernie and Fiona have claimed the cedar house as their fall headquarters — two happy faces in the doorway, watching the season turn.
Farm Life · October 29, 2026
We're up to 90 yards of Hog Fuel
The third load of hog fuel wood chips came today, and just as it tipped out, the sun broke through — 90 yards so far.
Farm Life · October 29, 2026
My Neighbors at the Office
My office window looks right out onto the pasture — framed photos of friends on the sill, a warm clock by my side, and the cows grazing just outside.
Farm Life · October 29, 2026
A Break in the Rain
The rain paused and the sky opened — golden light across the pastures, the goats at the fence, and the whole valley lit up.
Farm Life · October 29, 2026
Gigi Explores as Geckos Hunt
Gigi explores every corner of the farm — the kiln, the cart, my shoulder — while the geckos hunt their dinner.
Studio · October 28, 2026
Opened the Kiln
Opened the kiln — the glazed piece turned out great! Now it's time to glaze the rest.
Studio · October 27, 2026
Loading the Watercolor Palettes
I love loading watercolor paint palettes to let them dry — look at all the paint that needs used! So many possibilities…
Studio · October 27, 2026
Music Videos from Willa's Session
Willa's session turned into a music lesson — pedals, electric guitar, and songs on the living room floor.
Studio · October 27, 2026
Willa's Art Session
Willa's Art Session was full of music, clay, feeding the animals, and marshmallow hot cocoa.
Studio · October 26, 2026
The Hug I Need
The last two evenings I've been carving about the death of my mother — her beauty, and the love and grief all together.
Studio · October 25, 2026
First Virtual Band Practice
Yesterday we tested our first band practice virtually over Zoom. There's a delay, but it feels great being involved when I'm not able to be there in person.
Farm Life · October 25, 2026
Rainy Fall Days
My favorite thing is to be outside on these rainy fall days, then warm up with hot coffee as we run the estate.
Farm Life · October 25, 2026
The Ramp and the Rug
Adding the ramp so the three elderly pups can come and go as they please — once I added the rug they were more accepting.
Farm Life · October 24, 2026
Three Greenhouses to Expand the Season
Just ordered three greenhouses to expand our growing season.
Farm Life · October 24, 2026
Building the Rental Agreements Site
Creating and building the site for rental agreements with online signatures, house rules — and I handed the keys for the condo to Marsha today!
Farm Life · October 24, 2026
More Songs for the Repertoire
Last night Zach & Crystal added more songs to their repertoire. Sounds good!
Farm Life · October 23, 2026
Fall Colors, the Moon, the Hot Air Balloon
Fall colors, the moon, the hot air balloon — and all of it two days before the Full Moon.
Studio · October 22, 2026
A Clay Meditation
Tonight's clay meditation revolved around organic mushroom shapes emerging from the clay I squished in my fingers, and clay pressed into two coconut shells, with the hope they pop out without cracking.
Farm Life · October 22, 2026
A Moment
A moment, taken just now — the pasture open in front of me, the fence running out toward the trees, and the mountain sitting on the far edge of it all.
Farm Life · October 21, 2026
Dang, I Miss My Car!
Dang, I miss my car! I'm sitting in it right now, letting it run for a bit. It lives up by the house for the winter — I had to move to electric to afford long distance commuting.
Farm Life · October 21, 2026
What a Morning!
I went up to Edmonds and back down, had lunch with my sister, and was home in time for our second farm feeding — I painted my glasses and put on makeup, it must be getting dark these late fall days.
Farm Life · October 20, 2026
Visiting Kelly's New Place
I went to visit my youngest Kelly's new place! They look so happy with her three kitties and a roommate who works the night shift.
Farm Life · October 20, 2026
Once a Guard Dog, Always a Guard Dog
Our mascot looks fierce while our elder pups sleep in the shade, or cozy with me. Duke says once a guard dog, always a guard dog — but he's retired.
Studio · October 20, 2026
An Art Session with Willa
We built a French bell water jar, made clay figurines, and learned to string a guitar and sing.
Studio · October 19, 2026
Last Night in Clay
I began a sculpture last night and it just turned out beautiful — beginning up in the spirit realm, weighted down by the body, the emaciation inside, and then back up to the spirit realm.
Farm Life · October 18, 2026
Before the Music
The afternoon before Crystal & Zach played — the pups on the rainbow rug, Mount Rainier in the open doorway, and a long sunset out in the pasture while the light went.
Studio · October 18, 2026
Music in the Greenhouse
Crystal & Zach harmonizing in the greenhouse, finding their style one song at a time — press play and listen in.
Studio · October 18, 2026
Meet Penny
Meet Penny, a rusted metal dog sculpture — one of many pieces gifted to the farm by the sister of the artist who made them. Thank you, Joy & Kevin, for the first of many deliveries.
Farm Life · October 17, 2026
This evening’s sunset, a true gift of nature
This evening’s sunset, a true gift of nature — the whole sky in rippled pink over the pastures and the mountain.
Studio · October 17, 2026
Best non-art art session!
We fell right into the deeper truths of life — and that cleared the way to do art. Now it's a standing session, 1–3 every Saturday.
Farm Life · October 16, 2026
Mango is growing so big! She and Nacho are thriving
Mango is growing so big! She and Nacho are thriving, nearly filling their tunnels.
Farm Life · October 16, 2026
A balloon, a bi-plane, then the moon over the mountain
The evening went from one thing to the next — a hot air balloon over the pasture, a bi-plane through the sky, and then the moon over the mountain at sunset.
Studio · October 16, 2026
Testing out the first print version of our Photo Albums
The first printed photo album was just delivered by mail — a hard cover, real pages, and the summer on paper.
Farm Life · October 15, 2026
Greenhouse at night — I think I’m in love
Greenhouse at night — I think I’m in love.
Farm Life · October 15, 2026
Sunset
Sunset over the pasture, with Rainier catching the last of the light.
Farm Life · October 15, 2026
A day in the greenhouse, hanging lights and repotting plants
I’ve spent the day in the greenhouse hanging lights and repotting plants — it’s beginning to look good!
Studio · October 13, 2026
It was so good to see Willa again!
It was so good to see Willa again! We had to skip two weeks of our Art on the Farm sessions because I was sick with the flu — so today we did all the things.
Farm Life · October 13, 2026
Two frosts in a row — the water is officially off down in the field
Two frosts in a row means the water is officially off down in the field. Now it has to be pumped from the three frost-proof hydrants around the farm — hauling buckets of water is what winter is all about.
Farm Life · October 11, 2026
Marsha & Baramundi picked our condo!
They picked us! Marsha & Baramundi are taking the Edmonds condo. In Marsha’s words: “It is so beautiful with all the thoughtful and loving touches from your mom, thank you for sharing them.”
Farm Life · October 10, 2026
The stunning skies before the rain, giving us the gift of color
The stunning skies before the rain, giving us the gift of color — a bright rainbow dropping down over the trees and pastures.
Farm Life · October 10, 2026
Gigi has been getting brave — she rode a quarter mile on the cart today!
Gigi has been getting brave — she rode a quarter mile on the cart today!
Studio · October 10, 2026
Today we glazed Crystal's charcuterie board
Today we glazed Crystal's charcuterie board — golden circles of glaze on that wavy white clay. I can't wait to see the finished piece!
Studio · October 10, 2026
Fused glass made with frit — ground glass — as the light changes
A little fused glass piece made with frit — ground glass — held up to the sun so you can watch the colors change with the light.
Farm Life · October 10, 2026
A fun moment with Happy the Murder Duck, in memoriam
A fun memory of Happy the Murder Duck splashing in her tank — shared in her memory.
Farm Life · October 9, 2026
Three hot air balloons, and one that brushed a tree
Three hot air balloons drifted over the farm in June 2026 — one came so low it brushed the tops of the trees. They are such a fun surprise!
Farm Life · October 9, 2026
Jen has begun digging up the dahlia tubers
Jen has begun digging up the dahlia tubers, and there will be so many next year! Each root is a new flower — we are so excited!
Farm Life · October 9, 2026
We're up to 60 yards of Hog Fuel
A second delivery came today and we're up to 60 yards of Hog Fuel wood chips out here.
Farm Life · October 9, 2026
The kitty's honest opinion of York
This is how my kitty feels about having York here. Lol! Both new arrivals are getting baths, flea meds and weight-loss diets while they're with us.
Farm Life · October 9, 2026
Witch hats & happy inner children
A witch's hat, witchy flag poles, and far too much Halloween candy — our inner children are very happy. Lol!
Farm Life · October 8, 2026
Duke has been here over a month
Duke has been here over a month with his person Zach — one of our elders, on three legs, sun-warmed, and always on hand when it's time to mix the pig feed.
Farm Life · October 8, 2026
York & Miku come to stay
Two new foster friends arrived — York the little dog and Miku the calico cat — while their person recovers in the hospital. Hilarious, old, and living his best life.
Farm Life · October 7, 2026
Nacho & Mango are settling in
Nacho & Mango, our leopard geckos, are settled in and eating well — and Nacho is molting. Our little ones!
Farm Life · October 7, 2026
Last night's sunset
Last night's sunset painted the sky in ribbons of gold and pink, and Mount Rainier glowed rose above the pasture fence.
Farm Life · October 7, 2026
Canning donated heirloom tomatoes
A local grocery store has been donating old produce, and these heirloom tomatoes were so good I canned them right away — a taste of summer saved for winter.
Farm Life · October 6, 2026
A wonderful family, and a darling ten-week-old
This wonderful family stayed for a night with a darling ten-week-old baby — and they were every bit as lovely as that little one is sweet.
Farm Life · October 6, 2026
Digging potatoes from the garden
Jen began digging potatoes out of the garden! I'm saving the smallest ones to reseed the next go round.
Farm Life · October 6, 2026
Mike and Crystal bring more firewood
Another load of firewood from Mike and Crystal! Zach helped stack it — and Duke found his favorite part of the job: chewing on the kindling.
Farm Life · October 6, 2026
Collecting eggs, and coming back
A basket full of eggs — and this basketful is a measure of how long I've been sick. My stamina is coming back, and it feels good.
Farm Life · October 5, 2026
Last night’s view over the pasture
Last night brought one of those views that makes every farm chore pause — Mount Rainier bright beyond the pasture, with a hot air balloon drifting through the clear blue sky.
Studio · October 3, 2026
A small carving, in honor of my mother
A small carving finished, in honor of my mother — the first small attempt after her memorial.
Farm Life · October 2, 2026
Making friends? lol
Making friends? lol Gigi loves her new entertainment — she's slept next to them two nights in a row.
Farm Life · October 2, 2026
I learned what hog fuel chips are — 30 yards delivered today!
I learned what hog fuel chips were when I had 30 yards of wood chips delivered today — it is the byproduct of processing lumber which was then used for steam engines to process the logs coming in. Here it will be the base of amazing nutrients for the garden!
Events · October 1, 2026
There was a wedding here yesterday, October 1st!
There was a wedding here yesterday, October 1st! Alyse and Trent were married under the hexagon arch in the side yard — it was so beautiful, with long tables set on the lawn and the mountains watching over the whole day.
Studio · October 1, 2026
Last night Zach worked to smelt silver off of copper
Last night Zach worked to smelt silver off of copper. The green flame shows the copper burning, and the red piece falling off is the silver — he is collecting it to make jewelry.
Farm Life · October 1, 2026
Diary Entry: last night's sunset
Last night's sunset was pure pink and gold. Mount Rainier wore a glowing cloud cap while the whole sky blushed rose above the pasture fences.
Farm Life · October 1, 2026
We just got new baby leopard geckos!
We just got new baby leopard geckos! Meet the little ones in these first photos, peeking out among the leaves.
Farm Life · September 27, 2026
Food systems: the feed station moves up to the house
I worked on food systems yesterday, moving the pig feed station up to the house studio so the stable is dedicated to dehydrating, grinding and pelleting the dry feed. The pigs and dogs get fresh, hot human grade rice and lentils every day, with specific nutrients added for each.
Farm Life · September 27, 2026
So much energy! Zach fixes the gate latch
Zach, our new tenant of a month, is tackling every project I can hand him, and more! He fixed this gate latch in a matter of minutes — and I have found someone who is invested in the farm and its animals, all while creating art of all kinds.
Farm Life · September 26, 2026
The full Harvest Moon lights up the night sky
It is the Full Harvest Moon today. Last night's moon lit up the night sky over the farm — and after yesterday's storm, it's a busy day cleaning up, making feed, and reveling in this beautiful fall day.
Farm Life · September 25, 2026
The storm rolls through the farm
The wind and rain was invigorating as the storm rolled through today — running around anchoring tarps and taking down sun shades. I was glad last night's guests left just as the skies darkened, and they left a lovely note in the guest book.
Farm Life · September 25, 2026
What a cute little old man pup!
The little old man pup had a blue chair right beside him, but he picked the ottoman instead.
Farm Life · September 25, 2026
The fall equinox, and the weather rolls in
The fall equinox was on the 22nd, and the weather rolled in. Watching the clouds gather over Mount Rainier and the field reminds me how much I love the changes of season.
Studio · September 23, 2026
My new business cards have arrived
The new business cards are here. A new website, a new email, new social media — all outside the US — as I slowly inch closer to becoming unincorporated. It's a difficult transition, but soon my current and former students will be introduced to the site, and they can enjoy half off their sessions.
Studio · September 23, 2026
Awnings unveiled — and leveling up
With the tables moved, the painted awnings can finally be seen from the field — spelling out 'Art on the Farm.' And I just bought another round of paint to take it to the next level.
Farm Life · September 22, 2026
Driving the art cart
When an 8-year-old gets to drive the art cart, that's the highlight of the day — topping drumming, learning the guitar, and feeding the axolotls. All thanks to Nanna, what a wonderful gift.
Studio · September 22, 2026
Opening the kiln — kitty memorial pieces
Today we opened the kiln to find our kitty memorial pieces — remembering a beloved pet who passed. Now these will be glazed and fired again to show the finished work.
Farm Life · September 21, 2026
Sitting guard with the old pups
The old pups on guard as a delivery arrives — jute lampshades for the master bedside lamps — and getting the space ready to photograph fresh for Vrbo and Airbnb.
Studio · September 21, 2026
Angling the awnings for the road
Back out on the awnings as the sun went down behind the mountain and a moon came up — and the lesson of the evening: they have to sit at an angle, or the road never sees them.
Farm Life · September 20, 2026
A balloon right over the estate
Last evening a hot air balloon drifted right above the estate — close enough to hear the burners, while thousands of birds gathered and sang in the trees around the house.
Studio · September 20, 2026
Printing Jen's new business cards
Today I printed out Jen's new business cards — I didn't design them, just cut down the cardstock and ran it through the printer both sides, then trimmed and finished.
Farm Life · September 20, 2026
Music & friends by the fire
Last night was for music and friends — hanging out, making guitar picks, and having fun by the fire.
Studio · September 20, 2026
Painting the awnings to read Art on the Farm
Painting the awnings to read Art on the Farm — each one 7x7'. A little lettering out in the field so the place announces itself in its own hand.
Farm Life · September 18, 2026
The hot air balloons were out over the farm
The hot air balloons were out today — floating right over the barn and the farmhouse, with Mount Rainier behind them. What a beautiful day out here.
Farm Life · September 17, 2026
The ducks move to their winter houses
The ducks have been moved to their winter houses. None of Latecia's eggs hatched, so they'll be boiled and fed to the pigs — her first try at being a mother, and she was so attentive.
Farm Life · September 16, 2026
The quails have moved to their winter home
The quails have moved into the stable for the winter, and they love it! A warm, dry spot of their own while the cold settles over the fields.
Studio · September 16, 2026
A pencil and the morning fog
I woke up this morning and decided to find a pencil and sketch, like I used to, with my coffee. The fog cleared as I drew, and I felt part of the open fields again.
Events · September 16, 2026
The signs are up — Buy Sell Trade is open
Art on the Farm's Buy Sell Trade sale is open! 9–5 every day, now through the end of October. The turquoise trailer is out and the tables are set in the field.
Farm Life · September 15, 2026
Meeting the cows and the big dogs
Week five, and my student made real inroads with the cows and the big dogs. The animals have accepted her — and she is learning to respect their sheer strength and power.
Farm Life · September 13, 2026
The first of many loads of winter firewood
The first of many loads of winter firewood is stacked and ready — traded for an excavator we couldn't use. Good friends. Good trade.
Farm Life · September 12, 2026
Pelleting Prairie Grass
Once the hay is baled, the rest of the prairie grass gets mowed, dried, ground and pressed into pellet feed for the winter. Marley has decided the dried grass makes an excellent bed.
Studio · September 10, 2026
The Art Mobile hits the road
A little wooden studio on wheels is rolling out to pastures, festivals and driveways. Here is what the Art Mobile is and where it is headed.
Farm Life · September 9, 2026
New animals on the farm
A shaggy Highland cow and her cream-colored companion have joined the pasture. Here is how the newest members of the farm are settling in.
Farm Life · May 22, 2026
Inside the greenhouse
A quick walk-through of the new greenhouse — potting benches, starts hardening off, and the first warm corner of the farm each morning.
Events · May 14, 2026
Summer camp sign-ups are open
Weekly camps run June through August. Small groups, plenty of mess, and a stack of finished work to carry home on Friday.
Events · April 28, 2026
What a Paint & Sip evening is really like
Two hours, everything set out for you, and absolutely no requirement to know how to paint. Here's how the evening actually goes.
Studio · April 2, 2026
Inside the barn studio
The doors stay open, the kettle stays on, and there is always a canvas drying somewhere it probably shouldn't be.
Studio · March 18, 2026
How the sketchbooks are made
Cotton rag paper, linen covers and a lot of waiting for glue to dry. A look at the books stacked in the farm shop.
Farm Life · March 5, 2026
Spring in the meadow
The wildflowers come back before we're ready for them, and the flock takes full advantage of it.
Farm Life · February 11, 2026
Collecting eggs before a session
The first job of every studio day happens well before anyone picks up a brush.