Ever since lockdown and spending more time in the studio, I’ve been able to begin my days planning, sketching, and journaling with intention. It’s a way to ease into the day, stay on track, and feel pleased when it’s time to stop working. I find I’m able to stay focused, keep anxiety at bay, and…
The title of my recent post may have been a touch confusing as I hinted at something that wasn’t there. I write in another app then format my posts in WordPress (which takes longer than writing them). Wednesday I failed to import all of it, so… Exhibiting artwork is always a big deal, but an…
Like many people, I’m looking at time differently these days (and nights). Time moves so quickly that my family jokes the week feels like it’s almost over by Tuesday evening, for Friday and all that that we didn’t finish that week will be here in a few minutes. Back in 2003, I used to eagerly…
Saying goodbye to heroes is tough. We need them more than ever. Just over a mile up the road from me, several former US Presidents and other dignitaries said goodby to our U.S. Congressman and our son’s hero, John Lewis. A few days later I asked my husband why no one had connected Lewis’ legacy…
It’s official! Chris and I raised the most funds for WCLK Jazz 91.9 during our on-air event Signature Serenade. We raised $4596. and over $14,000 all total together with the other participants. I have to send a big giant thank you to everyone who contributed, especially right before the deadline when we were just barely…
Since living in captivity, I’ve literally had World-Wide Shiny Workshop Syndrome. From Creative Morning’s fabulous and free Field Trips to Sketchbook Revival’s stellar offerings, Sketchbook Skool’s live workshops, Alyson Stanfield’s Art Biz Coach development workshops, Wendy Hollender’s Draw Botanical live workshops, to Loredana Zega’s weekly and utterly unique calligraphy classes, and much much more, I’ve…
Yesterday a Silver Medal and a big official certificate literally showed up in my mailbox. My ground breaking picture book Giving Voice won another award! A Silver E-Literature Award for the Best Multi Media eBook. In case you’ve somehow missed it, Giving Voice is my award winning, genre-busting, picture book that brings beauty and thought…
