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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
OK, now it’s official – Happy Spring! March was a whirlwind month in the studio. We lost our dear fur-kid and studio buddy, house rabbit Pookie. You may have seen his mischievous gleam in some of my Facebook … Keep reading here…
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…
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with loved ones and were able to relax and reflect on Good Things – food is definitely one of those 🙂 ! I am beyond Thankful for all of you and your … Keep reading here…
What is your art background? I am a self-taught artist in the sense that I did not attend a formal art institution. But to say I learned everything myself is misleading as I’ve studied other artists’ work, devoured countless books … 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…
