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Beauty & Love: Our Uniqueness Celebrated
Lately, I've been spending time thinking about self-growth and self-love. Different ideas and movements come in and out of vogue, but taking time for self-reflection and appreciation never goes out of style in my book. Inspired by a common symbol of beauty and love, I wanted to honor the lips and kisses of men and women of all shapes and sizes in a dedicated piece. Although kisses often symbolize a sensual or Eros love, I wanted to create something that encompassed more form

Bethany Kiernan
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Now Live: Adventurine Art Studio at Trellis & Vine Gallery and Studios
I am on a journey — one filled with entrepreneurial spirit, artistic expression, and coffee‑flavored dreams. It is not a journey full of straight lines; rather, it has taken many twists and turns along the way. It has cut through dark valleys and peaked at stunning vistas. But mostly, it has been a slow, simple journey — trekking through the woods, one foot in front of the other — just my kind of speed. Today, I’d love to share a mountaintop moment with you: my official vendo

Bethany Kiernan
3 min read


Reclaiming Your Pace: On Autonomy & Slower Living
I find these days that the world is spinning faster than ever. Everyone seems to be jeering for what’s left of our precious little attention. Algorithms, AI, and popular demand feel more in control of my life than ever. Thoughtful prose and lengthy content are less popular, while lightning-fast, high-octane creations crowd our screens and minds. As the speed and pressure of the world keep accelerating, I find myself gravitating more and more toward slower and slower pacing. D

Bethany Kiernan
3 min read


Mountain Bliss Memories: Little Moments That Make An Impression
Some moments in nature stay with you long after the trail dust settles. And this time, smelly, salty, and overheated best described me when I encountered this picturesque view bathed in honeyed sunbeams. Traversing the ridgeline on one of New Hampshire’s stunning treks in the White Mountains, we were well into a multi‑day, summer family backpacking trip. The journey had been both exhausting and life‑giving — the kind of tired that feels deeply fulfilling because you’re doing

Bethany Kiernan
2 min read


Behind the Brush: Painting the 2026 Cupcake Celebration Card
Step into the studio as I share the inspiration, process, and final reveal of this limited‑edition design.

Bethany Kiernan
3 min read


A Lovely Day for Plein-Air by the Seaside
One of my favorite places in the world is a little stretch of grass sloping into the deep blue Atlantic Ocean in York, Maine. Over the summer, I was able to spend some time here while enjoying my first night at the York Harbor Inn . I love to sit in beautiful places and discover their unique spirit through presence and observation. This is one dimension I especially cherish about painting en plein air—the chance to enjoy the present moment, expectation-free, with nothing but

Bethany Kiernan
3 min read


Adventurine: Did you spell that right?
Adventurine… surely, you meant aventurine , right? The green quartz stone symbolizing prosperity and confidence? Well yes… and no. ...

Bethany Kiernan
3 min read
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