Exploring Creativity
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
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
Mugshot Monday with a message from Brianna Wiest Your new life is going to cost you your old one. It’s going to cost you your comfort zone and your sense of direction. It’s going to cost you relationships and friends. It’s going to cost you … [Continue reading] about The Mountain is You
Meditation comes in many different forms A message from Brianna Wiest was my focus and reflection during watercolor practice and play this quiet Sunday morning. Her letter really spoke to my heart. I know you are ready to be finished.I know … [Continue reading] about Honor your quiet
Or ask a friend for help A dear friend asked me to paint a scene on a roller shade blind she hangs in the window above the sink. She has a grey kitchen with aqua accents so I played up the mists in the mountains and added tiny touches of aqua … [Continue reading] about Create your own view