From the sketchbook - Curried Fish and Veggies /  by Esther Loopstra

I like to try to eat fish about 2-3 times a week because I don't eat a lot of other meat, it can be a great source of healthy protein and fat. But fish can be expensive and sometimes I'm just not great at cooking white fish. So, I've come up with a solution which makes for a really easy one pot meal. Buy frozen fish (I get mine at Costco) and defrost it. Then, chop up a bunch of veggies with coconut milk and curry powder and place them in the oven at about 350 degrees until they are almost done. Then, place the defrosted fish on top and cover it with the sauce and cook for a bit more, until the fish is done! It's a versatile dish that can help you use up whatever veggies are in your fridge.

From the Sketchbook - Spaghetti Squash Stirfry /  by Esther Loopstra

I love me some Spaghetti Squash!! In the past few years I've found out that my body hates processed carbs :( So, I do a sort of modified low carb diet. Since I usually try to avoid as many carbs as I can during the week, my favorite new find has been Spaghetti Squash.

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New sketchbook project - Stuffed Delicata Squash /  by Esther Loopstra

I’ve started my goals for the new year a bit early this year. One of them is writing more in my blog (check!) Along with that I’ve been working on sketching daily in my sketchbook as sort of a journal (I will talk more about this in a later post). I got an idea of a “project” to commit myself and to stay on track. So, I’m going to visually journal what I eat. Hopefully every day.

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Prints on Etsy /  by Esther Loopstra

Hey everyone! I've had quite a few showings of my paintings lately - (If you are in Seattle please join us for the Capitol Hill art walk, my art will be up in Studio Paridiso next Thursday the 13th). I also wanted to remind everyone that I have prints for sale in my Etsy shop - perfect for the gift giving season coming up! 

Journal Designs /  by Esther Loopstra

Hi everyone, I've been working hard for the past year on stationery and journal designs for Eccolo Ltd. sold in TJ Maxx. I found a few this weekend while out shopping. I'm really digging the watercolor stripe which has gold writing. TJ Maxx has a ton of great journals and stationery for amazing prices, if you have a practice of journaling like me, it's the best place to go to find something inspiring.