So glad you are here with me.

Welcome to Stella & Dorrie Studio

Creativity has always been my world—making, storytelling, performing, teaching. For years, I explored each piece separately. It’s time to bring it all together.

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Thoughtful, artful gifts — tiny originals, ornaments, prints in many sizes, and postcards. Made with care.

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Kindling Season is here!

Small originals for real homes.

When the lamps click on and dinner shifts earlier, the room asks for something warm and honest. Kindling Season is my answer—tiny gouache pieces that earn their spot on your shelf, desk, or entry wall.

These aren’t grand gestures. They’re the moments you actually live with: a gate that feels like a welcome, a pool of light on a kitchen table, a cat in a chair near the books you keep reaching for. Each piece is painted, signed, and ready to frame.

See the Kindling Season Originals Here.

Art for people who still get excited about fireflies.

Welcome to my tiny world of color, memory, and connection.

What We Are All About

  • Hello!

    Hi, I’m Miranda — creative, artist, former teacher, and founder of Stella & Dorrie Studio.

    I create original artwork that’s meant to do more than fill a wall. It’s meant to connect.

    I make art to slow things down, to hold memory, spark imagination, and make space for connection.

    Each piece invites a pause. A small moment of beauty, grounding, or hope.

    — Wait… who’s Stella?

    Stella & Dorrie Studio is named after two beloved pets from our family’s menagerie:

    Stella the cat and Dorrie the dog - longtime companions and emotional support specialists.

    They’re not painting anything (trust me), but they are the spirit behind the studio: loyal, curious, sometimes mischievous, and always full of love.

    — So no, I’m not Stella. —

    But I am the one doing the drawing, painting, packing... and making a glorious mess behind the scenes.

  • A gentle yet expressive gouache painting of a rabbit mid-bound, caught in motion across a softly toned, dreamlike landscape. The colors are muted and earthy, with a sense of momentum and lightness. The composition suggests trust, instinct, and the brave moment of leaping forward—before knowing how the landing will feel.

    Who This is For

    This is for the ones who keep the light on.

    Who hold memory and meaning in their homes, their stories, and on their walls.

    Who believe that beauty isn’t frivolous—it’s fuel.

    If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.

  • Stay Connected

    The studio is growing - more offerings will come.  For now, you’re invited to make some tea, pull up a chair and explore the blog. Or, click on the "Other Links" button below to join my email list, grab a free copy of my Make Your Own Creative Emergency Kit, or follow the studio on Instagram or Facebook.

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