I found myself alone in an Atlanta hotel room on my 47th birthday. I was at a portrait conference. I sent myself there as a gift – to myself.  I felt overwhelmed by the 800 attendees…

For years we have discussed the coming of “the bad fairy”. We were told this “bad fairy” would come and kiss our precious daughter on the forehead on her thirteenth birthday, and our sweet Aidan…

I took a class awhile back and left feeling frustrated and confused.  I loved the rich texture and thick humanity of my Russian teacher – but I didn’t understand most of what he was yelling…

A spark to a flicker, a flicker to a flame. The flame might just set you on fire! …Hot coals hold great potential, but without some fresh air and a bit of prodding they just…

Slow down, step back, breathe deep and take a long hard look.  If you don’t like what you see, spin around until your dizzy. I promise. It will look different. If you are still not…

Last week my work was rejected for the Oil Painters of America’s annual show. I would like to say that the rejection doesn’t really matter much. Admittedly, it’s nice to be accepted by your peers,…

Last week was one for my history books.  A combination of many changes on the home front, a future as uncertain as swarming bees, and a commitment to something that scared the snot out of me…

I’m so happy I stuck that one out.  I’m past the anxiousness that barely crippled me – and I’m having a great time painting my friends at The Art Spirit Gallery in Ceour D’Alene. More…

A friend referred to my writing as “raw”. She meant gritty and exposed, not undercooked and difficult to digest.  But lately, all the adjectives apply…more to life than words. “You just need to lock yourself…

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