Word Love
Do you ever think about the power of language…both for good and harm? As my art journal page reads, “Stray little words that have the power to change lives. The lure and magic of words has always intrigued me with … 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
Flew the Coop Journal Page
This page is actually a lighthearted tribute to my mom. Most of the women of her day followed the expectation that they would settle down to marriage and family. That is a fine choice, but my mother wanted more. She … Continued
Escher – A Beautiful and Orderly World
“I try in my prints to testify that we live in a beautiful and orderly world, not in a chaos without norms…” M.C. Escher For a print of this piece go here.
Gratitude Greats
There are just so many things to be grateful for, even in just one short week! No matter which way you turn it, family is family. (Try taking a look at this ambigram upside down) I got to see, or … Continued
Global Change
“Remind yourself every day that you are here on earth for a reason. You have talents and qualities that can bring goodness to others. A kind smile, a good word, a loving gesture – simple things that can change people.” … Continued
The Unseen
They are all over the world. The invisible, the mistreated, the hurting, and the lost of the world. They might be the social misfit in high school, or the young girl caught in the horrendous grip of sex trafficking, … Continued
Flights of Fancy
Every artist should spend some time doing what I call “free drawing”. Like free writing, the idea is to just let emerge on paper whatever is lurking in the mind without all the filters and edits we typically constrain … Continued
Waiting for Inspiration…
“You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.” Jack London Ever feel that way when you sit down to create? Usually I have more ideas swirling around my head than I know what to … Continued
Gratitude Greats of the Week
What a great exercise this has been for me! While I am grateful for many things, I am not always terribly mindful of those things, and representing them in a photo is sometimes challenging! It is helping me SEE the … Continued