Art & Inspiration For Your Life
Thank you all for bearing with me this month. I know I have not been around much and my posts have been a bit sporadic. It’s been quite the journey, but I am happy to announce that my back is feeling much better. Hooray!!! Now that I’m able to walk, sit up straight and...
JoyfulArtsStudio.com has been undergoing major renovations. Up until today this work has been behind the scenes. Today we’re taking it to the next level. My husband, Dan will be working to make the site live. During this process joyfulartsstudio.com may be temporarily off line. I am so excited to be so close to showing...
Lately I feel as if I’m either going completely insane or I’m finally coming to my senses. Mostly I feel the latter, although I am sure there are those who would disagree. Just listen, just trust, I keep reminding myself. Last night I worked on a metaphorical self portrait. It is part of the...
“I do not pray for success, I ask for faithfulness.” – Mother Teresa I have begun taking morning walks. It is a simple thing, but this time alone is a way of centering myself before the business of my day. It is a time to breathe, to think my own thoughts, to simply listen...
I’ve been thinking about Angels. It is one of those words that I think I get caught up in sometimes. There is the stereotypical winged image that holds me back from believing sometimes. But, the idea of a guiding force, a protecting entity in our lives, that I have felt. What I am thinking...
Looks can be deceiving. I may appear normal but, I’ve come to the conclusion that I must be crazy. According to the general status quo, the way I am living my life is absolutely insane. Well, it must be true, who am I to argue with so many. The majority must be right. After...
Last week I decided to take a last minute vacation. It wasn’t your typical vacation. I didn’t pack any bags or even leave the house very much. What I did was take a much needed break from my daily routine. I turned off the TV and the computer, I put my books away and...
Somehow Wishcasting slipped through my Wednesday to do list. Hopefully wishes still count on Thursday. Jamie Ridler’s question this week is “What do you wish to say yes to?” I WISH to say YES to NEW BEGINNINGS. I wish to TRUST the INTERNAL GUIDANCE forever leading me on my journey. I wish to LEAD...
My work is now at the Joyful Jewel in Pittsboro, NC. It is such an incredibly beautiful place. I am honored to now be part of the diverse community of artists there. Along with my small 6″x6″ oil paintings and mixed media collages you will find beautiful jewelery, knits, photography, inspirational pieces, wood work,...
For all of the inspiration I have been so freely given, I am giving back to nature. Beginning today a portion of all proceeds collected through JoyfulArts Studio will be donated to The Nature Conservancy. Together we are helping to support that which supports us!...