Welcome to MLP Studio! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m still getting used to even having a “studio name”. You’ll soon see that it’s not what you would think of when you hear “studio”. Whether you’re a pet lover, art collector, or fellow creative, you’re invited into my world of color, care, and calling

✦ What MLP Studio Is

MLP Studio might sound like a big, glossy art studio, but in reality, it’s the corner of my son’s bedroom. With an old desk, a stack of canvases, hoarded art supplies and a dream I’d been quietly carrying for years, I’m jumping in to this!

MLP Studio is more than just a name. It’s a place where I paint stories, honor memories, and walk boldly into the purpose God’s been preparing me for all along. I can’t believe I’m actually doing it, nothing has ever felt more right.

✦ The “WHY”

Why now? I’m 35 years old this year and I have a 16 year long career in the beauty industry. I don’t need a job. Yet I’ve always had this pull to create things. Being creative was always a skill but not until recently did I start viewing it as a gift from God that I needed to chase.

My Creative Space

Across from where I paint I have a space where I have my favorite pieces of art from middle school through college and present day. Most are doodles and unfinished pieces which reminds me to go after emotion not perfection.

What to Expect Around Here:

  • Client Tips: Whether you’re commissioning a pet portrait, a home painting, or a custom gift, this space is full of helpful info to make the process easy and meaningful. I’ll share tips on choosing the right photo, picking a canvas size, preparing for gifting, and more. I want you to feel confident, excited, and included in the creative journey — not overwhelmed or unsure.
  • Behind The Scenes: You’ll see how each portrait comes to life, what inspires me, and how I balance painting with motherhood, homemaking, and the calling to create. Expect stories, sketches, updates, and maybe even a few “oops” moments, because that’s part of the beauty, too.
  • Faith Reflections: God is at the center of everything I do, and this space is where I share how my faith fuels my art, my business, and my life. Expect reflections on purpose, calling, creativity as worship, and the lessons I’m learning along the way. My hope is that this space reminds you that it’s never too late to chase your calling. Our gifts aren’t accidents, they’re assignments.

Here we go!

I’m using this Journal as part of a dream I’ve been carrying for a long time. I hope you’ll stick around as it unfolds to learn with me, laugh with me, maybe cry a little, and most of all, to celebrate the beauty God has placed in the everyday.

Let’s make something meaningful together.

With love and paint,
Monica

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