Hi! I’m Marian,
I’m a paint enthusiast, artist, author, and natural encourager. I’m the epitome of a multi-passionate entrepreneur, with a spiderweb of creative endeavors, including writing, fine art, photography, styling, furniture refinishing, and renovating my 1970 home. I started oil painting in 2017 as a hobby, and it has become a passion and the primary focus of my creative business.
Since 2009, I’ve been sharing my creative projects, tutorials, and everyday inspiration on my blog, Miss Mustard Seed. I’m also the author of Move Slow & Make Things, a book that celebrates pursuing a delightfully fulfilling creative life.
My art, photography, and writing have been featured in Where Women Create, In Her Studio, Watercolor Artist, Country Living, Women’s Day, Better Homes & Gardens, Farmhouse Style, and The Washington Post. My artwork has been sold at Target, HomeGoods, and Hobby Lobby, and featured on HGTV’s Fixer to Fabulous.