What it really means to be an artist (even when you’re not making art) A funny thing has happened over the past few years. If someone asked me what I do for a living, I’d answer without hesitation, “I’m an artist.” But if they asked what I actually spent my days doing, they might be … Keep reading…
From the very first collage I created in my thirties, I dreamed of doing art for a living. But life has a way of asking us to set our dreams aside for a while. There were mortgages to pay, a corporate career to build, and responsibilities that demanded my attention. The dream never disappeared, though. … Keep reading…
Now on my 12th and final chapter following The Artist’s Way, I have ANOTHER confession. It’s taken me many more than 12 weeks to get to this point. My process got stalled around week 8 when life sent me on a wild roller coaster ride with almost every minute of every day scheduled. However, in … Keep reading…
My friend Peter Fritz from the Midlife Tribe recently asked me about my journey through midlife for his inspiring podcast, asking me many profound questions, including this gem: What advice would I offer someone who felt lost, unfulfilled and shackled by their circumstances? My response…. Feeling lost is a sign that I need to dive … Keep reading…
Before I step into my new life as a full time artist on January 1, 2018, I want to bring closure to the way I’ve been creating art for the past 2 decades. Up until recently, I created 3-dimensional collages. Each artwork took an average of 12 months to find all the images and assemble, … Keep reading…
Whenever I set an intention for myself, and share it with others, I have a much better chance of sticking to it! So here goes, my public declaration of what I intend to do for the next 31 days, beginning TODAY. 1. I am creating art at least one hour a day. I … Keep reading…
This quote really got me thinking . . . “Stress is the alarm clock that lets you know you have attached to something that’s not true for you.” Byron Katie As much as I hate to admit it, I am often stressed, mostly (or all) self imposed. I’m constantly running from my day gig to my … Keep reading…
What well known teachers have taught YOU profound lessons, even though you may never have met him/her in person? I have had numerous teachers over the years, but 8 of them have had an extraordinary long term affect on the person I have become, and who I continue to evolve into every day. My all time favs are listed … Keep reading…
Talk about a life altering, head spinning question, this is the grand mother of them all! Ever since I first heard a variation of this question spoken by Christopher Reeves in a Superman movie years ago, I’ve been contemplating my response to this guestion. So here goes…. If this were my last Wednesday on Earth, I would… 1. …. … Keep reading…