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 […]
12 Unexpected Lessons Learned
Background: The Studio Art Quilt Associates is having their annual conference in the Washington DC area this spring. As a long-time member of SAQA, I thought it would be a very good idea to have a regional show to highlight all the talent in our area. I asked a dear friend, Christine Adams, who has years of experience […]
In Case You Didn’t Get the Message
Yeah, I know this isn’t exactly your first day here, but it’s never too late for this welcome message. Click the image (or HERE) to play this important 4 minute video. And then make somebody else’s day – pass it on through one of the links below.
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 […]
Did You Forget Where to Look?
Since you are reading this, I imagine you and I are pretty similar. We both like to make stuff. Most likely you have a stash, maybe as big as (or bigger!) than mine. Chances are you aspire and strive to be a better, happier person. And as a result, you are always in search of […]
Wake Up Call for Artists
Buried Treasure
Welcome to my blast from the past. I am participating in Seth Apter’s Buried Treasure Post: The premise is simple. On Wednesday, June 12th all participating bloggers will re-post one (or more) of their favorite posts that ever appeared on their blog. I believe in synchronicity, which is why I chose these two post from just […]
you are not yet us, but we are still you
When I read Tara Mohr’s April 24th blog post about seeing older women at her Sunday morning dance class, I was a bit insulted. Tara wrote, “One of the most remarkable things about this particular gathering is that there are a lot of older women there – women in their sixties, seventies, even a few […]
Levels of Importance
Bob Schieffer, host of Face the Nation, the show I don’t watch that follows the one I do, Sunday Morning, called this the ‘week from hell and back’ for out nation. “Yes,” I thought, “another reminder that the universe is so much bigger, so much more complex, than my own little world here on the farm. […]
