Art & Inspiration For Your Life
I believe we are always learning. Life is like one big beautiful classroom. All we have to do is pay attention. As we do, then every moment, even the frustrating ones in our lives become opportunities for growth. My lesson this morning was taught to me through a painting. I have been working on...
Today’s entry is a testament to the importance of trusting your own intuition. Last night I completed the video portion of another workshop at 21 SECRETS. (It’s not too late to register and I am speaking from the bottom of my heart when I say you do not want to miss this opportunity. Click...
“Warm Breeze” 24″x36″ Oil Painting on Gallery Wrap Canvas Painting complete. I am beyond excited right now. First of all, I LOVE how this piece came out. When I look at it I can actually feel a warm breeze blowing over me. Can you feel it? Me doing a little happy dance in my...
Some days I get caught up in trying to make things happen. I think we all do. However, in my experience, it seems as though things actually happen when I’m not putting so much effort into them. When I relax, let go and just do what I love, things work out in beautiful and...
“Seek and you will find. Don’t be willing to accept an ordinary life.” -Salle Merriell Redfield This quote came to me in a package last week. I think I should make it our family motto. I had to write today to express my gratitude for all of the amazing, supportive people in my life....
Those “Driven to Inspire” dreams just took another leap forward. My husband just put in his two weeks notice at his job. Somehow we know we are supposed to be working together. Even though we don’t really know what that looks like, we both know it needs our full attention. We are jumping into...
I had a wonderful time at Art of the Carolinas this weekend. It was great to see so many artist friends I haven’t seen in years. Here I am with Ophelia Staton. Ophelia took her first Visual Journal class with me over three years ago. Now she is teaching her own classes in journaling...
I thought I’d share another step-by-step journal page with you. Hands on painting (literally) got me going for this ladder themed image. I hope the ideas presented here will inspire you to get messy and to try a new approach in your own journal. Completed Journal Page...
Connie, I’m so excited for you to share your “fearless” story! Thank you Miss Jeniffer for including me in your project!!...
Meet artist Susan LaMantia… Susan, I was so happy when you asked to participate in this interview series. From your work as an art therapist to your expressive paintings, I have always admired your connection to art as a healing force. “Twilight II”...