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Art can take on so many forms. There's the traditional framed painting on the wall, or the handmade pottery vase holding a bunch of flowers. But there's also...

"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Edison Can we just come out and say that any creative endeavor will by default inv...

I make art because I am in it for the work, for the process, to connect with the mystical muse of inspiration and allow it to flow

Can we talk about mindfulness? It has been shown to reduce stress, increase focus, and regulate emotions. Definitely something I can use more of in my life! ...

If a piece of art sparks something in you, that's a good sign. It's also a good sign if it intrigues you...

One of my favorite things to do is create a piece of art for a specific space. I love to look at the colors in a room, the style of furniture, and envision a...

Taking risks, making mistakes, letting go of the rules and allowing spontaneity to thrive.

One of my favorite things to do is create a piece of art for a specific space. When I was taking fine art classes in college, I actually thought this was a f...

My painting process has always involved a lot of layering. Now more than ever, I am enjoying the possibilities brought by my layering technique. As I bring a...

Here's a look at some of my newest work and one of the images that that inspired it.

Making abstract art is like going on an adventure. There is very little planning up front and a whole lot of trusting the process. I might have an idea about...

When I look at a piece of art, I love seeing the brushstrokes and slightly imperfect lines. It reminds me that a human being made the work. As an artist I ha...

After spending the past nine months focused on botanical art, especially my beloved poppies, I've felt things shift this fall. So I am embarking on a new pat...

It is so much fun to see the likes and comments piling up on social media! It's an instant pleasure shot to the brain, but I often catch myself spending way ...

These days, every Home Goods and Target store is loaded with cheap reproductions of art on canvas. Why spend the extra money on original artwork when you can...

I get asked this question all the time. What led me to paint so many poppies, in so many colors, in so many different ways? Well, I love them. In fact, I've ...

Have you ever wondered how people get started with an art career? It was a bit of a mystery to me until I started following a path toward what I love. About ...

I'm sitting on my screen porch as I write this, with our rescue dog Daisy lounging beside me. It's going to be a hot July day in southeastern Pennsylvania, b...

Some would say that art is expression. It's a way of sharing how we see the world, an extension of self expression. Others would say that art is something wi...

Sometimes, giving ourselves permission to paint an abstract piece can bring release! Today I decided to make a mess on a canvas, turned up the tunes, and red...