Remembering the Healers & Wise Women
As many people dress up like a witch for Halloween or honor the dead at this time of year, I wish to honor the memory and lives of those healers and everyday wise women (and some men) who were accused … Continued
Ripples, Reflections, & Inner Harbors (Poetic Paintings in Loving Memory)
Life is so full of wonder. I’m in awe at the ripple effects from memories of times long past mingling with more recent inspiration, connections, and wonder. The excerpt pictured above is from a poem called I Must Remember. It … 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
Song of Echoes
What do you hear? One of the songs that came on while I was painting this showed up in a more obvious way. Any guesses before looking at the playlist below? I always wonder how YOU see/feel/connect with art. We all … Continued
Bliss & Blessings
Playful week inside with colorful art supplies while it was cold and gray outside! Did an interesting little letting go and welcoming in exercise as part of Life Book 2015. I had never done anything quite this elaborate setting aside … Continued
Dedication to Grace
This painting is dedicated to Grace Giol. <3 Grace is my friend Darlene’s daughter. She is a beautiful little girl (inside and out!) that is autistic. I recently shared a post on the Loving Road facebook page with her picture … Continued
Celebrating Variety & GIVING Thanks
Announcing a new Loving Rd shop on the Society6 website – thanks to an offer that finally put an end to my procrastination! They (Society6) use the artwork I upload to produce a variety of items, such as phone skins, … Continued
Enjoy the Journey
“Enjoy the Journey” is the message that hangs from the rear view mirror of our car as a frequent reminder. It’s fitting to me that it hangs there, a place that could symbolically represent looking back while still looking ahead. … Continued
Desiderata – DLP Week 26
DLP [Documented Life Project] Week 26 Challenge: Add bible verse that inspires you or a line from your favorite book. As soon as I read this challenge, I knew it was time to add “Desiderata” to my journal. This is a favorite poem by … Continued