children

My cousin’s family is going through a situation that has shattered the family picture they once knew. My cousin’s 16 year old son, Mason, had brain surgery for a tumor in December, 2017. The tumor was not cancerous, but it … Read More

I feel a need to take all of the love, hopes, and prayers in my heart and turn it into some kind of action. So, I’m donating all profits from my inspiration card decks from now through July 4th for the children. In response to … Read More

May Mother’s Day be filled with love, hugs, and holding hands.♡  A lady on a ferry in the San Juan Islands last year shared with me her realization that since her mom’s recent death, she must now mother herself.  It … Read More

So thrilled to be Celebrating Life & the Art of Gratitude with 8 other lovely artists. “The grateful heart sits at a continuous feast.” – Proverbs I’ll be featuring an interview and info about each artist’s creative projects leading up … Read More

Love that today, my son, Drew, asked me, “Would you go for a walk in the woods with me, Mom?” and I could say, “Yes, I would LOVE to!” A minute later, after grabbing my camera, we were out the … Read More

Art keeps mending, healing, growing, and lifting this heart!  Learning to go my own way… <3 Thanks again to Tamara LaPorte for the awesome (and free) art, heart, & healing course!!  I’m finally up to the whimsy girls part of week 2.  I made 2 … Read More

Art (& play!) on the road… travels to visit family in TN last week and FL now (see pictures below).  As good ole Willie Nelson plays through my head, I’ve finally found enough time to write about the last week and … Read More

Wow, what a wild week!  I have been volunteering in the tie dye, batik, hammer prints and more “little” class at the John Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC (the link is to pictures on their facebook page from the week).  My … Read More

This is my story for week 1 of the art101 challenge.  If you have any questions about supplies or techniques, I’ll be happy to answer in the comments. Written in my journal on June 2, 2014: Embracing vulnerability versus productivity and achievement … Read More