I've been reading "Praying the Psalms" by Eugene Peterson and this stood out to me today. I sometimes have a problem with feeling like I have to accomplish a lot in order to feel "productive," but I need to check that attitude. Am I being productive in the way God wants? Do I acknowledge that [Read More]
Free LIVE Holiday Workshop on MadeTV
Hey I'll be doing a LIVE Holiday Workshop on MadeTV on December 15th. It's free! You can sign up here.I'll be making a festive forest garland with Vanessa Kiki Johanning. Join us from 5-6 pm! [Read More]
Studio Vlogs
I've started doing studio vlogs. My first was about the death of my doggie Genevieve and how art helped me in my grief. In this one, I talk about my summer, which was filled with ups and downs. I'm grateful for every day. In this second vlog from my studio, I talk about some of the events in my life [Read More]
Outline for Stupendous Sunflowers
Art and Grief and Healing
Stretching my comfort zone and starting to do some "studio vlogging" about the stuff I'm up to with my art and writing work. While creativity is usually a great healer for me, it's challenging these days since the loss of my sweet pup Genevieve. She was always right there beside me in the studio [Read More]
Outline for Fingerprints, Fear, and Faith Art Course
Virtual Book Tour for the Space Between Dreaming
I'm doing a virtual book tour this month for The Space Between Dreaming.I'll update this space with all the tour stop info and reviews. Fiction Vixen"A well written book with well developed characters, a compelling storyline and us full of rich descriptions and vivid imagery.I thought the idea of [Read More]
Interview With Book Reader Magazine
Hey ya'll! I've got an interview with Book Reader Magazine up now. Check it out. [Read More]
24 Hour Show Auction Opening
Last week I participated in the 24-Hour Show at the Arts Mill for the very first time. Just a single day to create a painting? I didn't know how that would happen. My process usually takes weeks, between drying and layers and... oh my, this was a challenge.And it was a GOOD one. Ooooh, I enjoy a [Read More]
The Space Between Dreaming Is Out Now!
I'm so thrilled to announce my very first fiction book, The Space Between Dreaming, is out now!Here's a synopsis:Grace and Jane both crave family but for much different reasons. Grace longs for the child she was never able to conceive and Jane for the new family she will have once she marries her [Read More]