We’ve had the first hard frost of the season here in the southern Blue Ridge mountains. Thus, the trees are baring the beauty of their branches (one of my favorite things to paint during the Inktastic Art Adventures). Serendipitously, I found a … Continued
When the world gets overwhelming, I admit that I often retreat to my sanctuary in the woods. I also turn to art and the creative process for spirit medicine in the studio… whether to paint a prayer, slow down and catch … Continued
I took a bit of a detour to get from my childhood ideas of being an artist and teacher to actually doing both now as an adult. Before I was an artist, I was a project manager for a consulting company. When one … Continued
As Winter Solstice approaches, it’s a great time to get cozy with wonderful books and art supplies and spend time with kids… even if that’s the child within us! 🙂 I love children’s books any time of year, but the holidays … Continued
Love that today, my son, Drew, asked me, “Would you go for a walk in the woods with me, Mom?” and I could say, “Yes, I would LOVE to!” A minute later, after grabbing my camera, we were out the … Continued
“Enjoy the Journey” is the message that hangs from the rear view mirror of our car as a frequent reminder. It’s fitting to me that it hangs there, a place that could symbolically represent looking back while still looking ahead. … Continued
Art keeps mending, healing, growing, and lifting this heart! Learning to go my own way… <3 Thanks again to Tamara LaPorte for the awesome (and free) art, heart, & healing course!! I’m finally up to the whimsy girls part of week 2. I made 2 … Continued
Art (& play!) on the road… travels to visit family in TN last week and FL now (see pictures below). As good ole Willie Nelson plays through my head, I’ve finally found enough time to write about the last week and … Continued
Wow, what a wild week! I have been volunteering in the tie dye, batik, hammer prints and more “little” class at the John Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC (the link is to pictures on their facebook page from the week). My … Continued