Hey there! I'm going to answer some of your Kickstarter questions live on Facebook TODAY (Friday, May 6th) at 10:00 am CST. Join me. [Read More]
Marn Marketplace
I'm reposting a shoutout I received from the folks at MARN yesterday: 2022 Cycle 1 - MARKETPLACET Artist Spotlight ft. Cherie Burbach (@cherieburbach)"Cherie uses special papers and ephemera along with acyclic paints, oil sticks, pastels, and ink. Very often words combine with the art in some [Read More]
Kickstarter FAQs
The Kickstarter for Cupcake Commotion has officially launched! Got questions? Here's more about it: What Is Kickstarter? Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform that allows independent publishers (like me!) the ability to raise money for their project. Read more about them here. How Much [Read More]
Spring Exhibits
Two (2) different exhibits opening on Sunday and I'm thrilled to be in them. Resilience and Renewal: A Small Works Juried Exhibit About HopeOvation – Chai Point1400 N. Prospect AvenueMilwaukee, WI 53202 also: Annual Spring Celebration ShowThe Tavern Club333 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite [Read More]
Deeply Human
While National Poetry Month is still going on, I wanted to share my review from the Writers Digest Self-Publised Book Awards last year for my book Poiema. "The poet has a firm command of metaphor, form, line break, and stanza, and the poems contained show a broad arc of work that spans over a [Read More]
Nurture the Butterflies
A few months ago I had a dream where a girl with blonde hair was standing in a field with white flowers in her hair, and Monarch butterflies surrounded her. It was such a beautiful dream and left me feeling so happy when I woke up that I wanted to paint it. That's how my painting, "Nuture the [Read More]
God Loves Us, Just As We Are
It's National Poetry Month, have you heard? I thought I'd share this poem I wrote for some #mondaymotivation. It's called "His Amazing Love" and is from my book Poiema. If you're feeling frustrated with life and people and the world... remember that while all these things can let you down, [Read More]
Redemption
I saw a quote the other day in my Bible study, which said: "Redemption is when the pain is treated and turned around so thoroughly that it not only loses its power to do you harm but also gains the power to do some good." People ask me all the time how I could have experienced the things I have [Read More]
Can’t Wait for Cupcake Commotion
My newsletter went out yesterday where I mentioned my new card game Cupcake Commotion, which is on prelaunch. I've never designed a game before and it has been quite thrilling. I can't wait to get it out to you. I send a newsletter twice a month (ish). Want to join the list? You can do it at my [Read More]
What’s Your Puzzle Technique?
Some photos my pals have sent me after doing my puzzles. (Friends that support the arts are the coolest, y'all! 🧩) An artsy puzzle is a great activity for the whole family to do together. As you can see by the pictures, everyone has their own style of doing puzzles. Some sort by color, some [Read More]