I love helping people re-discover their sense of creativity
to find that sense of lightness in their heart and home
Whether it’s through beautiful art for their surroundings, or learning to take part in the creative process themselves.
I love helping people to find a place for art in their lives, and renew their spirit.
I’d love to get to know you better…. I’ll share some thoughts, stories, and inspirations here on art and life
- I hope you’ll respond and share in these conversations!
And every week, he’ll ask me, “So, how were classes today?”. And every single week, I babble on like a crazy person about how much fun I had! He just looks at me, smiles, and says, “This is the happiest I’ve ever seen you in your whole life”. Yes, I know he’s right! I have found what I really love doing. (He says I have found ‘the elixir to life’, ha!!) I’m so glad my students are enjoying it, too.
Read MoreI also love collecting quotes that I find fascinating. One that really struck me in this book was, “ Every timidity eventually turns into regret.” I find that true on so many levels.
Read MoreWho knows when we’ll get to travel again freely? Most of us are really missing planned vacations and travel to places far and near. But for right now, since half the fun of travel is the anticipation and preparation, let’s enjoy this sketchbook session. Here’s your cure for a boring summer! I do hope you’ll join us!
Read More“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.” - Mother Teresa
Read MoreMost people think of me as a happy-go-lucky, cheerful, hard-working person. Usually I am. But a long while back I was in quite a low place, that I thought I’d never climb out of. What finally got me out? Read here…..
Read MoreHow are you feeling right about now? I don't know about you, but when all this started getting serious a little over a month ago here in Connecticut, I didn't think it would last this long. I realize now I was in denial...as part of the grieving process. I hope these ideas will help :
Read MorePainting IS my meditation practice. Here’s the supplies you need to get started, with Amazon links so you’ll be able to get the best product ASAP!
Read MorePerhaps it is impossible to pack up your house and move to Italy permanently, for ten whole days this year, you CAN do this!
Read MoreThere are places you’ll never want to leave and some that will never leave you. I’d love for you to join us on our next ‘Traveling Light with Watercolor’ journey. All levels welcome for this workshop and travel experience.
Read MoreMid-week, we spend the morning in the local farmers market and create the most beautiful ‘potluck’ for lunch. Followed of course, painting by the river here in Cahors, France.
Read MoreWomen painters have existed throughout history. Even if their names are lost to time, their work continues to amaze.
Read MoreHere’s the one thing that I’m quite strict on in my studio classes. And when the rule is forgotten or overlooked, I gently bring everyone back into this space. What a difference it has made!!
Read MoreLearning what makes some abstract paintings so strong.
Read MoreIn conversation one of my students commented that when “we were younger, (whether to purchase art, or even make it) art was an extravagance”. I agreed, I’d been in that position, too at one time. She went on, “Now I look at it as ‘self-care’.
Read MoreOne of the hardest things I’ve ever done (but exciting too to get to see every single bit of art up close and personal). I even had a co-judge to share the duties with (thank goodness). This post tells you what it’s like from the judge’s perspective.
Read MoreWith the first workshop to France filling up within a few days, we were able to open a second one and take the rest of the waiting list along (ten more people)! Don’t hesitate to take one of my workshops hosted by Lisa Statkus and Gryphon Art and Travel.
Read MorePainting in France and sharing this experience with others has been a bucket list thing for me - that I love repeating over and over!! Allons-y!
Read MoreAll about the learning process. We do it with every single brushstroke we take.
Read MoreOh my goodness, the thought of this is downright scary! And just to warn you, it's not my own eyes, it's a drawing practice I introduced to my classes last week, "Blind-contour drawing". Followed up by "modified contour drawing", gesture drawing, and constructed drawing.
Read MoreCelebrate your loved ones every day, never let the sun rise or set without telling them, "I love you".
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