This summer, I came upon my 5 year anniversary of making bold, vibrant paintings on canvas. I found myself tired and in need of a...

Artists are always faced with a question: How much pressure should I put on my art to support me? It’s amazing to pursue your creative...

Recently I learned there is a whole science behind the impact water has on humans. Blue Mind theory is about the numerous cognitive and...

As a child, I loved reading books with rich illustrations. Finding hidden imagery in art has always fascinated me. So I welcome you to look

"The woman you're becoming will cost you people, relationships, spaces and material things. Choose her over everything." - unknown This...

April is finally here! All around us, the earth is waking up from the sleep of winter. Lately I've been thinking about what makes us feel...

I feel so connected to nature when I paint. There's a freedom in the way a body of water moves, the way a hillside emerges. A swoosh of...

The arrival of spring always makes me feel lighter, as the days get longer and the flowers and trees burst into bloom. The seasonal...

One night a few weeks ago I had some kind of stomach bug. It kept me up until nearly midnight, and I was so exhausted. When I finally...

While we may be ready to put 2020 behind us, I want to offer another perspective. We learned so many important things the past year, and...

"Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decides if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While...

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...

"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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...