Last night we had a windstorm like none I had ever been through before. I have been told that winds were gusting to 65 mph where I live. Remarkably, our house came through it unscathed, considering we live next to a dense forest and have very tall trees in our yard. With everything that is [...]
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5 Tips for Finding Your Tribe
I am an artist. Being an artist is filled with days of isolation, even though I am not alone in my thoughts and ideas, it can feel like a lonely world. Just a few years ago I moved to a totally different place, an island, away from my family and the world I knew for [...]
All in an Artists Day
Being an artist is not only creating art, but marketing, packing, shipping, and tending to social media, among many other responsibilities. Today was photo shoot day. A wonderful photographer, Greg Roebuck, who has done some fantastic photos for Snowboarding Magazine, spent the better part of an afternoon with me and my paintings. I haven't seen [...]
My Studio Assistant
When I paint or create a sculpture, I am not sure I would be able to stay focused if I had a human studio assistant. 🙂 Chevy, my dachshund, is great support and I'll call her the best studio assistant! (Chevy is probably curious why I dance, with my paint brush in hand while wearing [...]
My View from my studio
I have to say, I have a really cool view from my studio. The sound of the wind gently moving the branches is beautiful to hear. I feel so fortunate to see it everyday.