When you find yourself saying “I don’t know_____” what to do how to do it if I can if it will work out if I really want to where to start why if it’s too hard too silly too stupid if I am brave enough how it will turn out what to use when I […]
I’ve Run Away from Home
Raising six children and and later, taking care of my aging parents, made having a place to go that “allows for something new and promising” a distant dream. At the age of 18, I went from my parents house to college and on to a new life with my husband and newborn son all within […]
Afraid You Can’t Satisfy the Longing?
What is it that you long to do? For me it was drawing & painting faces. If you are familiar with the art I’ve done over the last decade, you’ll see the face and figure present in almost every piece. I have relied heavily (ok, totally!) on photographs to convey and represent my love of the […]
How Tall Are You?
Want to know how to get your gleam on? Expose yourself. Exposure completes the communication cycle of art. It is a primal human instinct to want to leave your mark, to say, “I was here.” This need to share our creations starts early. Who hasn’t run up to their mom or teacher exclaiming, “Look what I […]
The Gap and How to Narrow It
THE GAP by Ira Glass An important message for artists of any level. (click image to watch) I believe there will always be a GAP Our job is to create a body of work as we strive to narrow that gap.
The Action That Changes Everything
I am deeply immersed in Stephen Cope’s The Great Work of Your Life. I discovered Cope when reading Dani Shapiro’s book, Still Writing, a book I recommended in a previous newsletter. It’s the kind of book that aligns so well with my thinking that I want to savour every word, every phrase. With each turn of the page, my stash […]
Does this (F)Word Ruin Your Day?
After a long and busy day in the studio, I sat across from my husband at the dinner table, sighed and said, “I’ve been flitting all day. I got a lot done, but nothing feels complete because I flitted from one thing to another.” Flitting that’s the (F)Word that is ruining my day. Or is […]
The Rhythm Method for Artists
Rhythm is one of the elements of art. Rhythm is also the result of pulling together all of the elements and principles of art into your work for a pleasing composition. And then there is YOUR rhythm, the key ingredient to successful, moving art. So, have you got rhythm? Even if you can’t carry a […]
