“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” —Pablo Picasso Working alone, at home, or in our creative studios can feel isolating even for the introvert. Have you ever felt in need of connection or a little encouragement during the day? Connection for Creative Well-Being Having an artist community that you can Continue Reading
Creating an Animal Character: A Squirrel with a Purpose
"Sometimes big trees grow out of acorns - I think I heard that from a squirrel." —Jerry Coleman Identifying Your Character I spend much of my virtual creative time working at the kitchen table on my iPad. The view from the sliding door next to where I sit encompasses a treehouse view of a forest scene. There are a couple of bird feeders for smaller birds Continue Reading
To Plant a Garden is To Believe in Tomorrow
“Don’t wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul.” – Luther Burbank Spring is a little over a month away. We’ve all experienced a challenging year avoiding exposure to the coronavirus and most of us are finding new ways to stay emotionally balanced. So many of us have adopted the stay close-to-home requests Continue Reading
Finding the Silver Lining
Curious people often ask me when I knew I was an artist. The answer is not a simple one and so the story goes: When I was in my late 20’s, I had no idea that my life would eventually take a huge creative turn in my 30s. I was busy learning about life, relationships, and how to find my place in an ever-changing world. Throughout my hippie years--from ‘68 Continue Reading