A Word for the Year
Challenged to pick a theme word for 2014, I ran through many possibilities. I love words and the power they hold in them. I am drawn to strong words like explore, dare, grow, …and maybe it will be … Continued
Reach Out and Touch the Sky!
2013 was good to me, and to my art. One of my goals for the year was to “do” more art, to give it a chance and see what it could be. To be a newcomer in my 50s in … Continued
For the little somethings
Need an emergency bit of wrapping for those gift cards, or cash gifts, or pretty little somethings? I did, so I whipped up these from some of my unused gelli plate experiments and from my abundant supply of toilet … Continued
Thankful for What is Yet to Be
I try to be mindful about giving thanks where thanks is due throughout the day as I run across the many blessings that I am granted. Some, like the sunrise, beautiful fall leaves, the sweet faces of my grand babies … Continued
The Intuitive Mind
“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” Albert Einstein
Peace in the Chaos
There is always that moment when I face a blank canvas and wonder what will emerge. I always have a plan, but as I start to paint, the work seems to take on a life of its own and seldom … Continued
White Space
I recently read a blog post by one of my favorite artists, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer. As she was talking about her art journal style, she mentioned that she doesn’t lean toward much white space. In fact, that is one thing … Continued
Studio Mess
Just thought I would give you a little studio shot of my less than picture perfect studio these days. There has been a lot happening in my studio lately getting ready for the holidays, and things tend to get a … Continued