It's hard when someone says "calm down" or "don't worry." Those words aren't necessarily a comfort. But when God says them, they take on different meaning. The full verse of this is:"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your [Read More]
Encourage
Never forget: we are here to encourage each other.We can make the difference when someone is struggling. We never know when someone might bebarely hanging on, but our kindness can help them in ways that get them through the hard days and allow them to be the people they were meant to be. [Read More]
Valentine’s Day Crafts
Looking for some fun Valentine's Day crafts? I've got two tutorials up on YouTube that show you just that!DIY Valentine’s Day decorationsFirst, repurpose that Christmas wreath! I took spray paint, felt, and beads and made my Christmas wreath into a Valentine's Day decoration. Best of all, I also [Read More]
2023 Paintings
So many paintings done this past year! I always say that I'm trying to paint a world outside of this one, where there is only hope and possibility. That is the journey each painting takes me on. I am an intuitive painter, which means I usually paint by what I feel and the image God places in my [Read More]
Thrift Store Art Supplies
I get asked all the time where I get my art supplies and specially, how I use the weird items I pick up at garage sales and thrift stores. In truth, those odd items are my favorite things to use. In this video, I share what I've found recently and how I plan to use it. [Read More]
A Healthy Way to Express Feelings and Emotions
I so admired Mr. Rogers as a kid and can’t think of a better way to start the week than to celebrate his legacy.I admired his way of promoting hope and a healthy way to express feelings and emotions. I admired his commitment to telling children the truth and above all, showing kindness.Mister Rogers [Read More]
Museum of Wisconsin Art Member Opening 2023
It was so great to see the turnout yesterday at the member exhibit opening for the Museum of Wisconsin Art. Such an amazingly beautiful building! You have to get out and see it!The exhibit runs through January 7th. You can check out a reel with some of the highlights here. [Read More]
Every Painting the Psalms is Different
Did you know that we do a different mixed media art project each month for Painting the Psalms? Each one is inspired by the Psalms in some way, and includes a devotional and lots of encouraging words throughout the month to keep you focused on God.November's Painting the Psalms was made up of seven [Read More]
Being an Artist in Residence
I recently spent a month at a local cultural center as their artist in residence. I thought it would be fun to talk about what that entails, and some of the things I did there. Here's a quick video with highlights. [Read More]
Latest Videos on MadeTV
Did you know I've got a collection of videos on MadeTV? I've been with them since their inception, and have enjoyed being a part of this wonderful network of artists and makers. Here are some of my videos that you can find there.Intuitive PaintingI'm an intuitive painter, which means I process the [Read More]
