Changes
Every year I’m thankful for the slow-down of life that fall brings. After an always busy Montana summer, it’s so cozy to bring out the sweaters, make soup, and reflect on the change of seasons. Last month I … Keep reading here…
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Back-To Season
Two wonderful shows in a row plus a long out of state trip didn’t leave a lot of time in the studio this month. Just part of the cycles and seasons of life! This is the season when everyone … Keep reading here…
We’re Almost There…
We are ALL having spring fever, it seems! On the bright side, when I look at the still endless white out my window, it reminds me of a blank canvas and all the associations with it. A clean slate, endless … Keep reading here…
New Season, New Space
October has been momentous in many ways. Our youngest child moved away, so with the bittersweet feelings that go along with empty nest syndrome came the reality that I can now expand my studio space. I moved from a … Keep reading here…
Nice to Have Met You, January!
Have you noticed how the light seems to look different in the afternoon starting around mid-January? And the sun is hanging around a little longer each day? Progress! The Holter Museum reception is this Friday the 3rd from 5-8 … Keep reading here…
I Lost It…
Actively seeking Joy in life as a defense against depression has been important to me. I can’t just wait for it to appear, or wait for myself to “feel” different. No, no – I have to search for it in … Keep reading here…
Hello, Holidays!
Available Mini Paintings are now on my website! As you’ll notice, some are with me and some are at E3 Gallery in Missoula. I’ve also added information detailing the commission process. I will have room in my schedule starting in February … Keep reading here…
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…
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…