Criticism: An Inside Job
My studio is being revamped, making me available to sit and think about things. Like writing blogs on a more consistent basis. What...
Row, Row, Row Your Boat. . .
Today, I am focusing on the eternal nature of change. We cannot hide from it. We cannot avoid it. We cannot successfully run from it....
Pivot, The Art of Change
In December of 2021, our family went through a huge change with the long-in-coming death of my husband. Shock, numbness and confusion was...
Wailing Good
My son & I were watching American Idol the other night discussing our different opinions about who we thought would ‘go to the top’. Then...
Great Expectations
My daughter treated me to a family evening at the Stage Theater in San Jose, CA, to share an experience of the talented acting ensemble...
Sunday, Sunday
Good morning! A quiet moment before I jump into my day. I haven't been writing lately. Life, y'know. I'm not alone. As we all find our...
Turning A Corner
When are the big turning points in your life? What have been the results of those big shifts?
I Forgot How to Paint!
There is this idea that when an artist begins a painting, they know exactly what to do. Sometimes that is true. But very often,...
Creative Blocks
This morning, I am reflecting on last week’s work in the studio. I have been working on a “water” series; there are 7 pieces in this...
An Artist's Voice
I am writing today. . . reflecting on artist, Nicholas Wilton’s vlog a few weeks ago about the dilemma of attempting to convey a message...