Lil’ Monster Zine
I have wanted to create a zine for a long time, and I finally did it! I used images from my Lil’ Monster altered board book to create the spreads for this little 3 x 3 inch zine. I love … Continued
Creativity Takes Courage
I have been taking a Video Production class at City Arts on Wednesdays, and have been enjoying what a nice facility this is. One of the fun things is the art related quotes that are all over the walls. I … Continued
Stop Fearing Failure
“When we stop fearing failure, we start being artists.” Ann Voskamp It is true that being an artist is a scary business, and the fear of failure, or even just not being “good enough” is a constant threat. However, isn’t … Continued
Art as free as a child’s
Once in awhile I have a little paint party with my 4 and 5 year old granddaughters. I am always distracted from my own paint project by watching them. Their imaginations and enthusiasm just run free without all the constraints … Continued
Here is the World
“Here is the World. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don’t be afraid.” Frederick Buechner
Uniformity is Boring!
We all want to be noticed, because that makes us feel like we matter. Yet, we don’t want to be noticed TOO much. We don’t want to be TOO different. We admire those who are eccentric and quirky – like, … Continued