Wayah River

I originally started sharing encouragement through writing and art online in memory of my mom, Paulette, to honor and pass on her love for nature and life. It feels fitting to remember as I celebrate Mother’s Day this month… which … Continued

Bird of Paradise

  After a restless night with many thoughts running through my head, I turned to the therapy and medicine to be found in art and nature. I didn’t really do so with that in mind, but that’s what happened, as … Continued

Pockets Full of Sunshine ~ New Paintings Summer 2018

Since finishing my book, I’ve been able to give more time to painting again and spend more time in my happy creative space. You’re invited to take a short studio tour with me in the video at the end of this post. I love … Continued

Tangible Prayers & Presence

My cousin’s family is going through a situation that has shattered the family picture they once knew. My cousin’s 16 year old son, Mason, had brain surgery for a tumor in December, 2017. The tumor was not cancerous, but it … Continued

Be Free

I wonder how this one may speak to you?   I didn’t paint it with Independence day in mind. Yet, as synchronicity happens, I painted it earlier this week as my self care act/time of the day. It was such … Continued

Feeling Full (and Pickled!)

Ahh…. I invite you to take a deep, deep breath with me…. breathe in the blessings. I’m writing this from my front porch on a windy, drizzling day (there are even a few misty drops on my computer screen!). Earlier, … Continued

Honoring Intuition, Creativity, and Life

Ahhh…. it’s such a blessing when we can pause to take a deep breath and to honor and appreciate our lives. This is the time of year here in the northern hemisphere when the days grow shorter, the house grows cozier … Continued

Mother Home

Home, Sweet Home… Mother Earth… Pachamama. May we all feel at home where ever we may roam. ♡ ‘Home’ card from ‘Soul Songs’ Inspiration Card Deck We’ve just arrived ‘home’ after a long family road trip (to Canada & Maine) with … Continued

Sweet Heart & Soul Inspiration Cards

Ahhh… isn’t it amazing how invigorating it can be to Take a Deep Breath of Life?! I haven’t always felt that way. There were times when I didn’t much care if I went on living and was often numb. There … Continued

Song of Echoes

What do you hear? One of the songs that came on while I was painting this showed up in a more obvious way. Any guesses before looking at the playlist below? I always wonder how YOU see/feel/connect with art. We all … Continued