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 has been such a graceful, wonderful, healing, playful, spiritual joy for me. I consider myself a ‘born again artist’ because I lost touch with the artist within for too long. Now, I’m delighted to be guiding others to experience the magic … Continued
I am a river… You are a river… We are a river… Let it Flow… “Moontime in my Garden” Original painting available in shop here. That’s what I’ve been singing while doing my morning D.A.N.C.E. on the … Continued
After a restless night with many thoughts running through my head, I turned to the therapy and medicine to be found in art and nature. I didn’t really do so with that in mind, but that’s what happened, as … Continued
As the longest night of the year approaches, the moonlight is growing fuller, and the calendar year is wrapping up, I remember that I started the year with a focus on opening joy and being present. Presentce, as in presents and … Continued
It’s been about a year since I finished making my 2 inspiration card decks. It has been a true blessing to witness how people have welcomed them into their lives and hear the stories of such amazing synchronicity. People often share how ‘spot … Continued
Ahhh…. I love this time of year as the seasons start to change here in the southern Blue Ridge mountains (kind of on the edge of the Smoky Mountains) with misty mornings and even a visit from a black bear … Continued
Since finishing my book, I’ve been able to give more time to painting again and spend more time in my happy creative space. You’re invited to take a short studio tour with me in the video at the end of this post. I love … Continued
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