It has taken me a long time to compile this latest blog. It was born out of the kind "check ins" I have received from many colleagues and students. Thank you...

After painting a series in a certain selections of palettes, I have a strong desire to break out! Experimentation begins, and I challenge myself to create ...

As a workshop facilitator I have heard many things that surprise and/or delight me. One of the things I've heard is "she wants everyone to paint like her" th...

My Christmas cactus is ready to burst! I salvaged it from last year and nurtured it back to health. My efforts were not in vain and it gave me many beautiful...

All that I have accomplished in my life has come with the blessing of courage. Courage to take risk, courage to welcome change, and courage to let things go....

I recently reworked an older painting. Generally, a rework comes quickly, there is so much underpainting to create possibility. It was really kicking my butt...

A friend recently asked me to come to her house and give her ideas for hanging paintings. She had some good, but dated work with some very baroque frames tha...

challanging times

I work in the studio most days and often have some paint left over. I keep a jar and add any paint to it and make a gray for future mixing. I also always kee...

While preparing my home for a move, I had to break down Studio South to prepare for viewing. This left me with 10 days of abstinence. I usually have my sket...

The popularity of working artists residencies has exploded in the 10 years I have been involved with these programs. I think it is important to find a progra...

DUE TO A SIGNIFICANT WAIT LIST A NEW WORKSHOP HAS BEEN ADDED IN FLORIDA! INTUITIVE DRAWING AND PAINTING CENTER FOR THE ARTS BONITA SPRINGS. Using Intuition, ...

Center for the Arts Bonita Springs sign up for fall and spring workshops begin soon! Sure, there's other things to consider right now, but many of you would ...

What a busy season of painting and workshops! The recent Absolutely Advanced Abstract Workshop was filled with great students and great work! Beautiful recen...

BIG NEWS! DUE TO AN ADMIN GLITCH THERE IS AN AVAILABLE SPACE IN MY ABSOLUTELY ADVANCED WORKSHOP! February 12-15 If you have the pre-requisite of my Intuitive...

As 2018 ends, I am so grateful for all of you. Thank you for supporting my efforts and helping make this artful life possible. All of my work serves a higher...

For many, this time of year is a joyous one. We celebrate small business and reflect on the support of our wonderful followers. THANK YOU ALL! I sincerely w...

I recently painted this 48 x 48. I completed the painting and it was very "acceptable." After taking the time to look for a few days I just felt it in my sou...

The hardest battle is between what you know in your head, and what you feel in your heart... Fall is a great time for reflection, cool days, and hopefully lo...