Telling your story matters! (In art and in life.) I was reminded of that recently when I saw someone on TV that I instantly liked because of his story. I went right out and bought his product because I wanted to support the things he was doing. This is lesson for any artist. When you tell [Read More]
Art Inspiration
She Will Always Think of Milwaukee as Home
One of paintings I sent off to the Art Bar for their small works exhibit was a brand new one entitled "She Called Milwaukee Home." This painting is near and dear to me because I grew up in Milwaukee and lived there for most of my early life. I am a fan of Milwaukee! There is so much to do [Read More]
The Beauty of Fall
I find the change of seasons very inspiring. I've painted pictures about them, I've written poetry about them, and I've felt them move in and out of my life. My favorite season is Fall, when leaves are tumbling around and colors are rich and deep, and there is a chill that gently cools [Read More]
Poetry Rules the World
Everywhere I go I find a poet has been there before me. —Sigmund Freud [Read More]
Inspiration Around Here
I find art inspiration everywhere, especially when I step outside. On my travels the other day, I found: A collection of random things, that might not seem like much. But they pull me in with color and texture and interest. I look at the way the dew is caught up in a web on the grass and [Read More]