So there's the comfort zone we all know about and then there's outside the comfort zone. Well, I think we can all agree that our current...

I had such fun creating my previous class, Paint a Joyful Bouquet, that I wanted to create another class (and many more!) to continue the...

I've been wanting to express some of what is happening in our world with my art. There are so many emotions one could explore, from the...

Well, it's a different world than when I published my last newsletter two weeks ago, isn't it? We awake every day trying to make sense...

My wise mother said this to me last week. We were talking about how we are drawn to certain art at different times and she said, "Art...

I'm sure you’ve noticed that I use a lot of color in my work. I have my favorites, a deep rich navy, a teal, coral and green are in all...

There is a huge difference between these two emotions. Feeling envious and feeling inspired seem to come from a completely different...

Everyone knows that we are supposed to enjoy the journey, focus on the journey, don't get hung up on the outcome, enjoy the process, etc....

Gouache (pronounced gwash) is my favorite medium for so many reasons! It is rich, opaque and thick so I can get really bold, vivid color...

If you find your inner voice telling you... "I'm too old to do (fill in the blank)" "It's too late to start (fill in the blank)" "I...

You have no idea if you can paint but you’re willing to try because you love the joyful, colorful style. You’ve dabbled in crafts and...

I used to think I'd missed my calling by pursuing a business instead of a creative degree. I even contemplated going back to school a...

What inspires you? What do you notice in the world around you? I'm fascinated by how we all see/notice different things. When my son...

If you haven't discovered Steven Pressfield's three edgy books on personal growth then you're in for a treat. He will jolt you out of...

I'm so thrilled to bring you this class. I put my heart and soul into it and I'm convinced it will help you paint a beautiful bouquet...

I wish I'd known this years ago. I used to hate goals because I felt like a failure if I didn't achieve them. But the purpose of goals...

"Love yourself like your life depends on it." That's the book I'm reading now by Kamal Ravikant. It's a poetic, tiny book with a huge...

It's not IF doubt creeps in, it's WHEN right? For me, it happens on a daily basis. Sometimes it's right after an idea I have or it...

Valley of Disappointment for Artists: when you hit a valley in your work and you want to give up. Here's how to handle it.

Of course, what is actually terrifying about trying painting or anything new? Nothing from a survival point of view but it feels that way.