New Year Greetings
I hope this finds you all healthy, happy and enjoying a great start to your New Year! I came across a quote recently that is so fitting for this season: “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be … Keep reading here…
Tag Archives: #transitions
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…
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…
‘Tis the Season… to Relax
November’s shows are over and there’s one more before wrapping up the year. This Saturday, December 2nd, our artist co-op is having a “mini” show at Annie Allen’s studio in Lincoln at 3317 Blackfoot Valley Ranch Road from 12-6pm. Chili, … 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…
Time to Color
This is a bit earlier than usual since I’m off to Bellevue this week – SO, so excited! And THANK YOU MT Art Council for helping with my expenses to get there. I haven’t had a show since February and … 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…
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…
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…