Nature’s Draw
Fall is coming to an end here in Montana and I have an increased urgency to get outdoors for a fix of warm sunshine before winter sets in. While out and about, I’m reminded of all the things I love about nature. … Keep reading here…
Category Archives: Perspective
Gophers in the Garden
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…
Transitions
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…
Hot Dogs In Paradise
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…
New Dreams
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…
Well, This is Embarrassing!
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 Journey
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…
Growing Through Life’s Cold Rains
Since starting my poppy series, I’ve enjoyed playing with different layouts and ideas. I’m drawn to the warm spectrum of colors, so I tend to avoid cool hues in the main subject. Indigo blue poppies that turned deep purple, then pink … Keep reading here…