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…
Return of the Daisies
The daisies are back! I love how their cheerful round faces dot the meadows like little lights. Of course, I had to paint some to celebrate… The Lincoln Arts Festival is less than 2 weeks away and we … Keep reading here…
Spring News
Time for Helena’s Spring Art Walk! Due to other commitments, I haven’t participated since fall 2016 so I’m excited to do it again. I’ll be showing at the Pan Handler Plus on the walking mall this Friday, May 4th from … 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…
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…
New Life and News!
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…
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…
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…