creativity

  • Thank You!

    I want to say thank you for your warm comments and positive feedback. Together we truly bloom. What I love most about art is there’s room for everyone and there’s no right way to paint a flower. I am excited… Continue reading

  • Apricot Crush!

    What a name! A blouse. A dress. Roses. Lipstick. Sneakers. A cocktail. I could go on but yes I want to paint with this new color of my year. I have been in love with a pink and peach color. I… Continue reading

  • Creative Space Dreams

    There is a big art table with a few chairs. The table is made of wood. How about an old wood table? I’d have lamps as my lighting source or have a dim light switch. How about a room that… Continue reading

  • Favorite Projects of 2023

    Painting with students Yes, I feel like this is great inspiration and practice for future teaching gigs. Wildflower Doodles I am learning to let go and paint what I feel, paint how nature makes me feel! Painting Textures I am… Continue reading

  • Art Helps You Think Abundance

    Tell good stories. I’m reading Austin Kleon‘s Show Your Work and just finished the “Tell Good Stories” chapter. I finished guiding 2nd-grade students in painting their version of Diego Rivera’s Flower Vendor. I find myself working on a design for… Continue reading

  • What would I change about myself?

    I recently added these words to my about page. Being brave enough in a noisy world to express who you are is a form of bravery. I want to be braver that I’ve ever been. I want to always arrive… Continue reading