May Blessings Bloom

May Blessings Bloom! <3 My primary words/sentiment for 2016 is “trust grace” which has become a prayer/blessing of sorts: trust grace, reverence, and delight. I always have a hard time choosing just 1 word for a year so the roses … Continued

Warrior Soul

Wow, wow, wow!  The universe really does work in mysterious ways and I’m so very grateful to have discovered this collaborative project and be a published contributing artist in this beautiful book, Warrior Soul! <3 I’ve just ordered a copy … Continued

Field of Dreams

If I build it, will they come?  I had to know.  I had to listen to the dream and calling in my heart and give it my best.  At least, I wouldn’t regret not trusting the whispers of my heart and … Continued

Warrior Within

Once again, art becomes medicine for me.  Today’s tune for Tuesday was chosen after working on this painting and looking for a song that spoke to strength and trusting our inner warrior as we go through life.  This song, Medicine, … Continued

Breathing in trust – Art 101 Week 9.5

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

Go Your Own Way

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

What a difference! Art 101 Week 5

How much difference can a free online class, a little practice, and a week make?  I’m actually doing a happy dance over here!  Though pretty embarrassed at the before picture below!  I can barely believe the after picture was also made with my … Continued