There are some moments that make up your whole life. They might even seem small at the time, but in retrospect they direct the course of your life. Will you pay attention? For more inspiring words about being God's poem, check out my book, Poiema. ... Read More about This Moment Is Your Entire Life
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Lake Views
One of the things I love about living near a lake is how inspiring it always is. I'm a nature girl and enjoy being close to trees and birds and water, and I get such a sense of peace and inspiration when I go for a walk down by the lake. ... Read More about Lake Views
To Live In Hearts
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."Thomas Campbel Been thinking of this girl so much recently. I miss her terribly. The first picture is how I remember her often, with that smile and shoulder shrug. She was making me giggle in the second picture because I hate having pictures ... Read More about To Live In Hearts
Creativity From Solitude
The League of Milwaukee Artists presents "Creativity From Solitude," an online exhibition that you can view from the comfort of your home. Each painting is paired with a quote to inspire you. My paintings "Earth Mother" and "Story Time" are included. ... Read More about Creativity From Solitude
What’s Inside the Face
“Are we to paint what’s on the face, what’s inside the face, or what’s behind it?” ~Picasso ... Read More about What’s Inside the Face
Our Ability to Create
“The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.” ~Ben Okri ... Read More about Our Ability to Create
Check Out Alive in the Arts
I visited the "Alive in the Arts" exhibit over the weekend at the Plymouth Arts Center. My painting "She Stood Tall" is part of this exhibition, which goes until August. You can always find all my exhibits here at my website. ... Read More about Check Out Alive in the Arts
The Frustrating World of Social Media
Every so often I hear grumblings from my Christian sisters and brothers about how sick they are of social media. And I get this. Social media can be a wonderful tool to spread the light but it can also be a place to quickly burn yourself out. It is one of the places I love and hate at the same time. ... Read More about The Frustrating World of Social Media
Collaboration
“Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better.” ~André Gide ... Read More about Collaboration
The Miracle of a Hummingbird’s Flight
A while back some put my "Hummingbird" poem to music (with my permission) and I loved what she did with it. I decided to illustrate it with the words. Speaking of hummingbirds, I have just put up a feeder in my backyard and I LOVE watching these little creatures. They are truly special, and ... Read More about The Miracle of a Hummingbird’s Flight
