A Year of Painting ~ Truly
I’ll be making a big supa exciting announcement soon! But lets just say I have been painting my days away in bliss and gratitude for what is. Stay tuned.
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Everyone is an artist, everyone has their own magic.
Paula Madonna is someone who I “met” last year in one of my online classes. Immediately I noticed her natural gift and inherent expression that allows her work to feel fluid and free. She did not fear bold color or rich movement, and was willing to try everything, to explore the simple photography and flower …
Magic is Alive, Magic is Afoot
What a total delight it was to travel to the quiet and still woods of Arkansas and greet the gifted and just adorable spirit of Mindy Lacefield. How I met this darling lady was some time back Mindy wrote to me the sweetest message after reading my book. She expressed the impact it had on …
That which moves you moves through…
Shown above: an up close shot of one of my paintings done on handmade paper along with a plethora (just a snippet actually!) of my art supplies. Lately I have been pondering why painting has been of such value in my life. We have had such a deep and intimate relationship, second to that of …
Alive & Fresh in Spring
“What a strange thing! to be alive beneath cherry blossoms.” -Kobayashi Issi A quick warm note to welcome you to my new website and to the freshness of Spring. I have many exciting announcements to make (one in particular) and look forward to sharing more of my life, art, travels, and experiences in creation here. …
Traveling Light
Here are a handful of images from my travels overseas to Spain. I was attending a a residency of sorts working on a handful of projects and recharging my creative vessel under the glorious Sun. So much beauty (and unexpected blessings) came about before and after this trip. I wanted to atleast post some images …
Unwavering Samsara – Time to Awake
A few weeks ago I had what some may call a ‘near-death experience.’ Without getting into too much detail, I will say that I was rushed to the ER in an ambulance off the highway in what I heard was a four car pile-up. I was taken out of my car and placed on a …
There is so much to love…
…and so much to explore. Spaces are filling up for my go-at-your-pace + share-what-you-like + live-your-best-most-fulfilled-life course. And there is so much we get to explore: from hand-lettering, to collage, to intentional/joyful expression, to collage, to intuitive wash to simple self portrait making… oh my…the list goes on. Yet the best part I feel is …
A Year of Beauty
Lately I've been reflecting on the richness and fullness of the year so far in terms of my creative life and work. When looking back, something that very much stands out to me is the work that my students created in my online course. It filled my being with delight to witness the range of …
The Art of Letting Go & The Roots of Courage
The more I spend time with loved ones in my life, the more I realize how much transformation and awakening is happening within all of us. It feels like a quickening effect is happening on this divinely beautiful and intense Earth School. I have come to realize more and more that the practice of forgiveness/letting …
Exploring Color, Line, & Texture
In preparation for an upcoming show, I have been reflecting a bit on my own process of creating since I just spent a considerable amount of time teaching it to students. I have been contemplating why I choose the colors I choose, the textures, or draw lines the way I do. Because my process is …
Transformation on the Lake
I recently returned from an almost a week-long trip in New England, where I was staying cabinside-lakeside at Squam, a gorgeous art retreat that attracts people from all over the country. This trip was particularly significant for me because I was giving my first book talk, to possibly over 200 people, and my book, my …
Supported Abundance
"Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames." ~Rumi Two recent paintings I created inspired by my students. These will be covered with resin and shown in an upcoming exhibit next week. The final week of my online course is afoot, and I must say I am in a state of such …
Brimmin’ over + gettin’ wild. So thrilled to share this with you.
Wow, what a journey this has been! For the last six months or so I have been putting my heart + soul into this project. I have taken things that have helped shape me and my art and put them into an online course. We will dive deep into many things… may abundant, wild things… …
Inspiration
Here are some links that have helped me along the way, whether for body, mind, or spirit: Conference of Creative Entrepreneurs Creative Capital Design*Sponge Biz Ladies Guide Floracopeia Flower Essence Society Grant Directory for Artists Health Insurance for Artists Indie Craft Show Directory Joyful Belly: Ayurvedic Diet & Health Matthew Wood’s Indispensable Herbs Rosemary Gladstar’s Sage …
Workshops
2013 Schedule now live! Teahouse Studio, March 2013, Berkeley, CA, Wild Muse: mixed media and painting workshop. This is going to be such a special workshop of paint, paper, stories, and healing essences. 2 days in the gorgeous Bay Area with the most delightful company. Leave the workshop with many new personal discoveries, a large …
Praise
Some kind words that have been received: “And thank you for creating a space to connect and ground…the meditation time was life changing for me. I am now living daily that my tribe is attracted to this time and space.” -J Bequette “The best class I could’ve taken…it opened me up to the experiences I …
Mentoring & Online Workshops
I am now working one-on-one with individuals in mentoring sessions through phone, email, and Skype (if desired). The *beauty* of these sessions is that you create it based on your desired outcomes. Whether its just one session or a package created for you, lets make your dreams come true and your true radiance shine out. …
