Beauty and color bring life to a winter landscape Some days a little floral arrangement satisfies the need to do something creative. As an added bonus, this is in my line of sight from the studio so a spot of color right now brings a bit … [Continue reading] about Creativity comes in different forms
Experiment leads to new creative obsession

Simple photography hack gives artful life to photos Sometimes you see a photography technique or trick demonstrated on social media and you try it and it falls flat. Then other times—like this—it works. Take a piece of clear packing tape, … [Continue reading] about Experiment leads to new creative obsession
Cultivate creativity with this book
New workbook gets the creative juices flowing A workbook for cultivating creativity? Why, yes, thank you! Megan Murphy, of The Kindness Rocks Project has created a wonderful workbook full of hands-on exercises to get anyone’s creative … [Continue reading] about Cultivate creativity with this book
Second chances and the power of kindness

How one message helped save my life In 2014, I found a message at just the right moment and it helped save my life. This is an essay about second chances and the power of kindness. Also an excerpt from a book I’m writing called “Choose Your … [Continue reading] about Second chances and the power of kindness
Grateful for gifts
New art supplies bring enthusiasm Look what arrived yesterday! My kind and supportive cousin, Nick Nickerson, gifted me a set of Daniel Smith watercolors and I can’t thank him enough. The quality is wonderful. I love them! A morning of play … [Continue reading] about Grateful for gifts