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Wow, what a year, huh? I hope that you are well amidst the pandemic and protests. I hope that the needs for liberation and rejuvenation are fulfilled in healthy ways far and wide and deep and true. I’ve been letting these hopes, … Continued
While I often turn to art and the creative process for spirit medicine, I haven’t been painting as much the past few weeks. We’ve been tending to spring gardens and planting a rainbow of fruit and vegetables instead… and “Sowing the … 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
With all that’s going on in the world, I’m thankful for the internet to be able to connect with kindred spirits around the world and for the healing potential of art. This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with … Continued
The painting is called “Sogni D’oro” (Italian for Golden Dreams). I’m so grateful to have met artists from around the world through online groups and courses. I have Nathalie from Italy to thank for teaching me “sogni d’oro” one night after … Continued
Welcome to the Party That’s what the following painting wanted to be called and it is full of celebration energy. I invite you to linger, grab a glass of your favorite beverage, and join me for story time about the painting in the video … Continued
I often find myself Painting Prayers, whether for someone dear to me having surgery, for a country ravished by fire, or for the world. Who else paints your hopes, prayers, and dreams? The first e-course I ever offered years ago was … Continued
Art journaling was a bridge to the intuitive art that I make and the playful, inquisitive process that I share in courses now. Fifteen years ago, I became a mom to significantly premature twin babies who needed “life support” to grow. … Continued
As we transition into the New Year, may the seeds we’ve been tending grow on fertile ground. The following poem was inspired by the painting in the video. Fertile Ground by Jules Ostara Here, where rivers run deep You can … 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