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
You’re invited to celebrate curiosity and creativity with me this month. I’ve been wanting to lean in to more abstract art for a while. The past few weeks something finally seemed to shift as I approached the canvas with no expectations or … 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
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
“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
The word/idea “communion” keeps coming up for me recently. I think that is a big part of why/how/where I create from… a root. Though I didn’t necessarily realize it or intend it years ago, I can see that is a … Continued
This “Wanderlost” mixed media painting is another collaboration with artist Judith Schaller from Germany. The painting Judith sent reminded me of an exotic city. The image below is what it looked like when Judith sent it to me before I started … Continued
Do you have ways that you explore within and then express what you discover? I’ve been weaving together inspiration & instinct through collage, collaboration, and art to create this mixed media painting called “Flowering Weaver.” I hadn’t intended it to coincide … Continued
Oh, it feels good to play! ♡♡♡ I prefer the idea that “Play makes Possible” as a twist on the old “practice makes perfect.” Approaching art (and life!) from a place of play has really helped me to open up, … Continued
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