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.

Close-up gouache painting of pale yellow and white hydrangea blossoms against deep green leaves, with soft painterly textures and hand-painted outlines.

Bright Little World Prints

The Bright Little World prints are here.

This is a curated collection of small-batch, fine art giclée prints—each one chosen for what it holds: hope, connection, and the stories we carry, whether loud or quietly tucked in our pockets.

Through small brushstrokes and soft colors, this collection invites you to slow down, look closely, and see the world a little differently.

Sometimes, a bit of light makes all the difference.

See the Bright Little World Print Collection Here

Summer of Gouache Postcard Collection

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Take me to the Summer Collection!

Welcome to the Studio Blog: What's on the Table?

This is where I slow down and share the stories behind the art—what I’m making, what I’m learning, and what’s growing in this season of life and creativity.


You’ll find sketchbook pages, process notes, reflections on art and everyday magic, and glimpses into a studio shaped by both limitations and possibility.


Pull up a chair—there’s paint on the table and stories to tell.

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Art for people who still get excited about fireflies.

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

  • 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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