Act 3 Begins: Living Creatively Between Paris and San Francisco

What started as a dream — testing out a few months here, a season there — has now become a commitment to a new lifestyle. My husband and I have officially decided to embark on this beautifully unpredictable life split between two creative, cultural capitals Paris and San Francisco.

For me, this isn’t just a move. It’s the next phase in our ongoing adventures and a dream come true.

Welcome to Act 3 of my creative life—where art, storytelling, teaching, and global curiosity meet.

Over the years, my work has taken me across borders and sketchbook pages—from leading art tours to online meet ups, to creating books & products to wanderlust experiences–– yet throughout all these amazing adventures, my home base has remained fixed. Our vibrant suburban community and classic California ranch home for the past 20 years has been swapped for urban apartment living between 2 amazing cities and we are loving the new journey.

Now, I’m ready to bring you with me into this next phase of life, filled with:

• Behind-the-scenes stories of what it’s really like to live between two countries;

• Creative inspiration from city streets, cafés, museums, and flea markets in Paris, San Francisco and beyond;

• Art tutorials, online classes, in person meet ups & immersive tours on 2 continents;

• Sketchbook peeks, art journaling prompts & loads of printable artsy materials to explore;

• Moments of joy, surprise, and even the chaos of living and working internationally.

Through this blog, you’ll find new posts every week about art, lifestyle, travel, and creativity in both of my beloved cities.

If you're curious about living more artistically and intentionally, traveling near or far, or even dreaming of a life abroad — I’m here to share the journey.

Let’s explore the world through a creative lens, together.

avec bises, gratitude et creativité,
Betsy