As I wrote in my book, “I paint and write of the deepest wounds in poetry, which seems to ease the burden for the witness and me.” Both painting and poetry have been very healing. Since finishing the book, I’ve … Continued
“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
I often greet the blank surface as both a playground and a temple of sorts – a place to meet with mystery and explore the wonders & wilderness of life. Here’s a little behind the scenes view into my head and heart… and … Continued
I usually struggle to know what to say on Veteran’s Day. I hope that I don’t appear ungrateful… it’s just that I deeply wish that there were no need for veteran’s day… no veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, no … Continued
What is art? To me, it is a kind of soul language, a form of communication. How we live is an art form in itself and is certainly a form of expression/communication. How we speak verbally is part of how … Continued
This painting is dedicated to Grace Giol. <3 Grace is my friend Darlene’s daughter. She is a beautiful little girl (inside and out!) that is autistic. I recently shared a post on the Loving Road facebook page with her picture … Continued
Do you know the song “Breathe” by Faith Hill? I’ve had my own version in my head this week to that tune… singing and repeating “Just trust” as I play in my art room (really the basement!). The word/idea/concept of “trust” … Continued
DLP [Documented Life Project] Week 26 Challenge: Add bible verse that inspires you or a line from your favorite book. As soon as I read this challenge, I knew it was time to add “Desiderata” to my journal. This is a favorite poem by … Continued