The journey to create the “Take flight” collage painting collection began in January 2015, when I made a commitment to integrate art into my traveling day job. As many of you know, I had been a full-time artist from 2001-2004, and loving (almost) every minute of it. Then in 2005 I let go of … Keep reading…
TODAY I’m taking action, and I feel both exhilarated and nervous about doing it. After discussing every possible positive and negative outcome with trusted friends and fellow artists, I finally decided to change my Instagram username from @catrains_collage to @thehotelartist. Although a small action on the surface, there are so many uncertainties that continue to swirl in and out … 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…
On February 12th, 2017, I asked what YOU wanted to add to your daily ritual. In response, many of you publicly committed on Instagram to adding all sorts of beautiful habits to your lives, including meditation, writing, yoga, painting, reading, sketching, singing, playing an instrument, figure drawing, and so many more soul expanding activities. I … Keep reading…
It seems like finding your life’s purpose, what you came here to do, should be easy. You look inside, think about what you most love to do, and do more of that. I wish it had been that simple for me. In fact, it took me many decades to sort out what I was … Keep reading…
New 3-d Collage – “Begin Again“ In my ideal world, true love would be eternal … … and no one would experience the end of a relationship. If this is your reality, I am shouting at the top of my lungs hallelujah, amen, and may your love last forever! I truly love happy endings and want … Keep reading…
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…