Craaazy Flowers
The wildflowers are going CRAAAAAZY! I don’t know about you, but when I walk up on a field in full bloom I can’t help but smile – such an exhilaration! Guess that’s why I like to paint them. … Keep reading here…
Category Archives: Artist Tips
Walks in the Woods
A computer glitch has delayed me this month but Ron helped with a work-around so here it is – phew! Painting took a back seat for a while to much-needed walks in the woods and family visits – all … Keep reading here…
‘Tis the Season… to Relax
November’s shows are over and there’s one more before wrapping up the year. This Saturday, December 2nd, our artist co-op is having a “mini” show at Annie Allen’s studio in Lincoln at 3317 Blackfoot Valley Ranch Road from 12-6pm. Chili, … Keep reading here…
Where Did They Go?
Many times I’m asked “how did you come up with this idea?” when someone is looking at a painting. AKA “Are you crazy or on drugs?” Yes, those have been real questions, lol… Last summer a visitor to … Keep reading here…
Time to Color
This is a bit earlier than usual since I’m off to Bellevue this week – SO, so excited! And THANK YOU MT Art Council for helping with my expenses to get there. I haven’t had a show since February and … Keep reading here…
Time for Therapy!
As I sit down to write this, I realize I want to mention spring weather. Again! Aaaand I see weather was at the top of my mind for the past 3 newsletters….. Obviously I’m suffering from lack-of-sunshine-itis. Here’s my plan … Keep reading here…
Baby Steps!
“You’re SO talented!” sigh some art show-goers as if the artist has talent but they do not. I realize it’s a nice thing to say, no doubt genuine, and the cultural norm when we are admiring someone’s work. I’ve said it … Keep reading here…
No Fear
Our newly adopted house rabbit has been a-MA-zing. We brought him home just over a week ago and he is already litter box trained. Considering he’s only 7 weeks old, that’s a miracle! And, he truly loves us. … Keep reading here…
Background Noise
I’ve been gobbling up quotes lately. The kind that sum things up perfectly in one sentence. Usually about a concept that I’ve known for some time, but would need hours to explain. Like this one: “The greatest gift you can give yourself is a little bit of … Keep reading here…
Happy Tenacity or…. Happy New Year, World!
One of my favorite quotes is attributed to Maggie Kuhn who said “Speak your truth, even if your voice shakes.” That takes a lot of guts for most of us! I’m getting better about the initial guts part of the … Keep reading here…