Creative Process

I took a bit of a detour to get from my childhood ideas of being an artist and teacher to actually doing both now as an adult. Before I was an artist, I was a project manager for a consulting company. When one … Read More

Art has been such a graceful, wonderful, healing, playful, spiritual joy for me. I consider myself a ‘born again artist’ because I lost touch with the artist within for too long. Now, I’m delighted to be guiding others to experience the magic … Read More

This painting seems appropriate for the changing seasons and equinox this month. It was probably painted in the Spring over a year ago, yet it reminds me of the harvest season as well. It was inspired by the apple trees … Read More

You’re invited to celebrate curiosity and creativity with me this month. I’ve been wanting to lean in to more abstract art for a while. The past few weeks something finally seemed to shift as I approached the canvas with no expectations or … Read More

Taking a painting outside with a single color and spray bottle is one of my favorite ways to let paint flow freely. I’ve been adding to the painting in the video below slowly for about 5 years! Sometimes they flow … Read More

There is a special kind of magic and medicine in the gathering of women who choose to support one another and grow together. I’m grateful for these experiences and learning how to host them from an amazing artist, Alena Hennessy, … Read More

I originally started sharing encouragement through writing and art online in memory of my mom, Paulette, to honor and pass on her love for nature and life. It feels fitting to remember as I celebrate Mother’s Day this month… which … Read More

What Cheers You On? Do you have a healthy Cheering Section? In my book, The Girl Who Dances With Delight, I wrote about the idea of books, inspirational card decks, poets, artists, words, and even songs as cheerleaders in my life, … Read More

  I am a river… You are a river… We are a river… Let it Flow…   “Moontime in my Garden” Original painting available in shop here.   That’s what I’ve been singing while doing my morning D.A.N.C.E. on the … Read More