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
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
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
The legends passed down through the ages have often intrigued me… stories about the various Gods and Goddesses from different cultures. I’ve recently had the joy of getting to know the Goddess Gaia better while creating a mixed media project … Continued
Delighted to be part of a fabulous group of grateful artists celebrating life through the Art of Gratitude! 🙂 <3 And, I get to GIVE a spot in the course to 2 sweet souls. I absolutely LOVE being able to pass … Continued
It’s thanks to Flora Bowley’s book, “Brave, Intuitive Painting,” that I have put my brave girl boots on with my art! Now, she is offering a scholarship to her Bloom True e-course to a few lucky souls selected from entries … Continued
While reading an art journaling magazine last night (full of beautiful pages by other people), I found myself thinking about my scrapbooking experience. I confess that I fell in love with the “idea” of scrapbooking. I had even made photo … Continued