Ambling out to my garden on a beautiful day to pick carrots, I found that something had beat me to it. I had an infestation of pocket gophers. Pocket gophers in Montana are cute, furry rodents you almost never … Keep reading here…
One benefit of a fifty year-old mind is the realization that I don’t need to force creative endeavors. They just appear. As long as I am mindfully aware of my insides while going about the external things, they show up. … Keep reading here…
WOW, I’m hooked – my first art show was amazing! Did I sell all of my paintings? Mmmmm, no. Did I make enough money for a trip to New Zealand? Nope. Am I now an in-demand artist with more commissions … Keep reading here…
Have you ever noticed how something ho-hum can become special in spectacular surroundings? How about the magic of consuming a humble hot dog while surrounded by stunning scenery? If you’re like me, you need to shake it … Keep reading here…
Don’t you feel smart when you discover new uses for items that are made for something else? I know I sure do! One of my past creative outlets was quilting. I’m not a particularly gifted seamstress, so as hard … Keep reading here…
This week I read a great article called “The Luck Factor”. It is based on the book by the same name by UK psychologist Richard Wiseman. Professor Wiseman made some interesting discoveries about the role of luck in people’s … Keep reading here…
We are mid-way through June – how is that possible? As I sit here on the brink of this growing Artist Life, I’m feeling both excitement and apprehension. Will I be able to clearly portray and share my message? … Keep reading here…
The garden bug has slept in this year. We’ve had the mildest, earliest spring I can recall in at least ten seasons. Art has pushed aside the desire to dig in the dirt in spite of the warm sunshine. … Keep reading here…
A little time to scribble, play and plan brings my latest “must paint” to the surface. Funny how things come to me that way! This painting is intensely personal and has been very cathartic as I reflect on … Keep reading here…
I’m so excited (as usual!) to realize I have a whole slew of paintings just waiting to be born. I’ve noticed I have many reference photos Ron has taken that show wild animals peeking out at him. From their world … Keep reading here…
