My life has been full of mini, and sometimes giant, leaps of faith. Like the time I quit my steady-eddy university job to try out an exciting new adventure in no-guarantees corporate America. Or when I left my corporate job 4 years later to follow my dream of being a full time artist. And then … Keep reading…
I first found my artistic “voice”, what made my art unique, back in 1996. That was the year I took my first art workshop, where I just happened to learn how to 3-D a collage. Learning this simple skill ended up changing how I create, giving me a distinct twist on a commonly used art medium. … Keep reading…
I am now on my 93rd day of doing art everyday, and on most of these days, going into my studio has filled me with joy, resulting in 2-4 blissful hours of creating art. And on some days, I struggle to find a mere 60 minutes for art, and I wedge it into the nooks and … Keep reading…
I started this collage over 11 years ago during a very different time in my life. I was married to my “starter husband”, had not yet been diagnosed with breast cancer, and was a full time artist. Slowly (although now it feels like an instant) life changed – divorce, cancer, back to my full time … Keep reading…
61 days ago I announced my intention to do art for 365 consecutive days. And its working, I’m doing it, and usually enjoying the process. But to be completely honest, on some days I regret the “everyday” part of this committment, especially when traveling for my day job. But I’m doing it anyways, no matter how busy I am, what airport I’m passing through, … Keep reading…
If I want to create a reality where everyone in my life (and I mean EVERYONE, from family to grocery clerks) only says and thinks sweet things about me, I must think only sweet things about them. Sounds like a simple intention, but not so easy to put into action. So here is my plan. When a … Keep reading…
Some people make New Year’s resolutions, others set goals. For me, it’s all about intentions, a more flexible version of resolutions and goals. Intentions serve as a guidepost, reminding me to focus on what matters most. When I set an intention, I genuinely mean every word, AND, I’m willing to adapt and change the intention … Keep reading…
As I was checking my FB news feed this morning, I came across this amazing list shared by my friend Jennifer Halls. Her friend Ann Shengold had written “Symptoms of Inner Peace” in 1999, and the Charlotte Observer reprinted it on Christmas Day in honor of her life and recent death. This list is so … Keep reading…
… is a creative, inspiring, connected, abundant livelihood. The sweet truth about this vision? I already have this with my day job. Each morning at 5am I start my day by meditating and giving gratitude for all that I have right NOW, every sweet part of it, from my darling husband, to small luxuries like a comfy bed in a … Keep reading…