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…
Tag Archives: #perspective
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Life…and Death
This time of year has been momentous in our lives for two reasons that appear on the surface to be opposites. The birth of our precious son, the youngest in our family, as well as the death of loved ones. … 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…