Show Time!
I’m so excited about some upcoming shows and can’t wait to see you all! It’ll be a nice respite from politics, right? 🙂 There will be lots of new work to show you. I’ve been working on mini paintings … Keep reading here…
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September Updates
September has been full of making art and art activities. I helped for a day with one of the education groups at Sculpture in the Wild here in Lincoln, MT. It’s always a treat to watch young imaginations at work … 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…
So Long, Summer
 Wowza, fall is upon us here in Montana! August flew by with Lincoln’s Art in the Park (I was honored with best of show!), hubby’s & my 31st anniversary, a weekend-long MAP (MT Artpreneur Program) workshop, an interview by the … Keep reading here…
Let’s Play!
 I’ve always loved the feeling of “letting go” to see what happens while painting, writing, cooking – you name it! Come to find out, play is vital to our existence as humans and it’s been the catalyst for all the … Keep reading here…
Can’t Wait!
Looks like summer is here to stay for a while! My season has been focused on painting so I’ll have the inventory to do more in-person shows next year. They are my favorite way to share my work since it … Keep reading here…
Spring Cleaning
June has been a cleansing month, inside and out. I did a major purge of items in my studio and throughout parts of our home. Eight (heavy!) boxes of items were taken to the thrift store, and I helped a … Keep reading here…
Climbing the Walls With Excitement!
May has been full of art and sharing. On a last minute whim, I submitted 5 paintings to the “Reflections” juried group art show at the E3 Gallery in Missoula. They selected these four! The show hangs through June and … Keep reading here…
Like the Wind
Something about windswept dunes in the desert are hauntingly beautiful. They are constantly sculpted by the elements, causing them to change the way they reflect sunlight and form shadows. It’s fascinating how so many of our human traits are mirrored in nature. … Keep reading here…
Flowers, Flowers Everywhere!
Have you seen the explosion of arrowleaf balsamroots on the open hillsides??? It’s my favorite display of wildflowers – they are so cheery! The flowering trees in town look like gigantemous bouquets. Â I’m also surrounded by flowers here in … Keep reading here…