Song of Echoes
What do you hear? One of the songs that came on while I was painting this showed up in a more obvious way. Any guesses before looking at the playlist below? I always wonder how YOU see/feel/connect with art. We all … Read More
Life's a Wild Ride
Life’s a Wild Ride! If there’s anything I ‘know for sure’, that is it. The more I embrace vulnerability and open up with people, who in turn share their stories, the more I realize how wild life is for all … Read More
A Mother's Love
Wise words for this Wednesday from my angel momma, Paulette, kind of her version of the golden rule, namaste, and ubuntu. Today would have been her 67th birthday and my family and I miss her so very much! Yet, we … Read More
Ready to Bloom True!
It’s thanks to Flora Bowley’s book, “Brave, Intuitive Painting,” that I have put my brave girl boots on with my art! Now, she is offering a scholarship to her Bloom True e-course to a few lucky souls selected from entries … Read More
Learning with the hands, the head and the heart
Wow, what a full week working on 2 online art courses, embracing vulnerability, acknowledging imperfection, pushing through disappointment, seeking to find a playful, free attitude towards creativity, and learning lots of new techniques and supplies! As guided by my word … Read More
Dedication to Grace
This painting is dedicated to Grace Giol. <3 Grace is my friend Darlene’s daughter. She is a beautiful little girl (inside and out!) that is autistic. I recently shared a post on the Loving Road facebook page with her picture … Read More
Celebrating Variety & GIVING Thanks
Announcing a new Loving Rd shop on the Society6 website – thanks to an offer that finally put an end to my procrastination! They (Society6) use the artwork I upload to produce a variety of items, such as phone skins, … Read More
Celebrating Loved Ones – All Souls' Day/Dia de los Muertos
The idea of taking a day to celebrate the dead, our loved ones, touches my heart and the approach as a festive celebration warms my soul. I am new to celebrating/acknowledging All Souls’ Day and the Day of the Dead. … Read More
On The Road Again – Art 101 Week 7.5
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
Desiderata – DLP Week 26
DLP [Documented Life Project] Week 26 Challenge: Add bible verse that inspires you or a line from your favorite book. As soon as I read this challenge, I knew it was time to add “Desiderata” to my journal. This is a favorite poem by … Read More