Cozy Autumn Books and Puzzles

We’ve had the first hard frost of the season here in the southern Blue Ridge mountains. Thus, the trees are baring the beauty of their branches (one of my favorite things to paint during the Inktastic Art Adventures). Serendipitously, I found a … Continued

Golden Dreams Video Studio Story

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

Wonderful Winter Reads

As Winter Solstice approaches, it’s a great time to get cozy with wonderful books and art supplies and spend time with kids… even if that’s the child within us! 🙂 I love children’s books any time of year, but the holidays … Continued

Stardust & Moonshine

Ahh…. I invite you to take a moment to look into your own eyes when you get a chance! Take these thoughts from the back of my book, The Girl Who Dances With Delight, with you when you do: What if … Continued

Be Free

I wonder how this one may speak to you?   I didn’t paint it with Independence day in mind. Yet, as synchronicity happens, I painted it earlier this week as my self care act/time of the day. It was such … Continued

Sacred Self Love Day & Sharing the Love

  Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? I admit that I haven’t always been a fan… I’ve often thought about how lonely it makes some people feel and how it causes an obligatory feeling in others. This year, I’m declaring it a … Continued

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

Opening JOY Now

  Hello beautiful being! You’re invited to join me for a free and simple little JOY project… to plant and share seeds of joy in our lives.     Though I don’t really make New Year’s resolutions anymore, I have … Continued