New work, prints, classes & live drawing
Santorini passages, a tribute to songbirds, artful evening residency series, art classes & more
Hello friends and collectors,
There’s been a lot of quiet (and not-so-quiet) activity in the studio lately — new paintings, new prints, a freshly opened shop, and a few upcoming ways to see me work in person. Here’s what’s new.
New Work
Santorini Passages
My favorite new work at the moment is this new watercolor painting, Santorini Passages (Emboreio).
This passageway and door are in old Emboreio, Santorini — where my grandfather is from. Every time I visit, I wander these quiet, winding paths. I often find myself painting the same doors over the years, noticing how they age: a new coat of paint, thicker bougainvillea vines, subtle shifts in color and texture.
The village was originally built in a twisting, maze-like layout to protect against pirates, with the passageways leading back to the kastelli walls — a detail that makes walking through it feel both intimate and historical.
This piece is currently showing in the Watercolor Society of North Carolina’s online Associate Show.
👉 You can help me win the People’s Choice Award by casting a vote:
Songbird linocut prints
I’ve also been spending time carving these two familiar visitors: a tufted titmouse and a Carolina chickadee.
I love watching these little characters in the yard and at the feeder. Over the past few years, I’ve been converting more of my yard into native meadow habitat, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to see the bird and pollinator populations grow alongside it. These prints feel like small portraits of that everyday joy.
They are available now in my shop along with other linocut art →.
The Online Store is Open!
My online store is officially live!
You’ll find fine art prints (with free shipping!), original linocut prints, and more.
If you would like to collect an original piece or fine art print not currently in the store, let me know by replying to this email or through my contact form.
Artful Evenings at the JB Duke Hotel
I’m excited to share that I was selected for the Artful Evenings Residency Series at the JB Duke Hotel, presented in partnership with the Durham Art Guild.
Guests are invited to observe, engage, and experience the evolution of an artist’s work in real time. I’ll be drawing and painting live in the Lobby Lounge, focusing on gesture drawings of people in the space — capturing movement, posture, and fleeting moments.
Come get yourself sketched, or just stop by to watch!
📍 JB Duke Hotel, Lobby Lounge
🗓 Tuesday, February 17 & March 31
⏰ 6–8 PM
New Classes Available
I'm teaching two classes for the Orange County Arts Commission in Hillsborough:
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Hand-Carved Rubber Stamp Making
A one-session workshop where we provide all supplies and tools, and I’ll guide you through the basics of linocut to create your own stamps.
📅 Saturday, Feb 14, 1–4 PM
👉 Details & sign up -
Expressive Urban Sketching with Ink & Watercolor (Indoor Series)
A six-session class focused on loosening up, tackling perspective, and building confidence with ink and watercolor — perfect if urban sketching has felt intimidating.
📅 Thurs, Feb 26 – Thurs, Apr 2, 6:30–8:30 PM
👉 Details & sign up
New Art Blog (For Fellow Artists)
For those of you who like to nerd out about process and materials — I’ve added several new posts to my site. Recent topics include color wheels and art supplies for figure drawing and urban sketching.
Thanks, as always, for following along and supporting my work — whether that’s through collecting, showing up, reading, or simply cheering from afar.
Warmly, Sia