Birthing a Legacy of Love

  It’s my birthday and I’ll dance if I want to. 😉 Actually, I’m sharing a little birthing story and giving deep thanks to my mom. I’m celebrating and honoring my mom’s beautiful soul and carrying on her legacy of love.   … 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

Muchness

“‎You’re not the same as you were before,” he said. You were much more… muchier… you’ve lost your muchness.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Have you ever felt that way? I’ve totally been there! I’ve felt lost and adrift trying … Continued

Wonderful & Weird Wandering

Into the Wonder…. that’s where I often wander. It’s been a long, circular sort of journey through life to ‘middle age’ to return to an attitude/approach that embraces curiosity looking through eyes of wonder amidst the great mystery of life… coming … 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

Lean in to the Sweet

Amidst a bittersweet life, I prefer to celebrate and lean in to the sweet. ? This painting and the playlist that goes with it helped remind me of that as the message emerged to “lean in… life is sweet.” (Please click to … Continued

Pure Light – Sweet Solstice Blessings

i see the pure light within you walkin’ on sunshine alive and true Sweet Solstice Blessings to You! This one feels fitting for the Solstice… whether it’s the day with the longest sunlight, as it is here in the northern hemisphere … 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

Communion & Creativity

The word/idea “communion” keeps coming up for me recently. I think that is a big part of why/how/where I create from… a root. Though I didn’t necessarily realize it or intend it years ago, I can see that is a … Continued

Playful Art Journaling & Self Discovery Invitation

Oh, it feels good to play! ♡♡♡ I prefer the idea that “Play makes Possible” as a twist on the old “practice makes perfect.” Approaching art (and life!) from a place of play has really helped me to open up, … Continued