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You Are Creative

I believe everyone is creative. That creativity can be used to express yourself in ways that bring joy, build self-awareness, and provide a sense of purpose. You don’t need an art degree, formal training, or fancy supplies. You don’t need 40 hours a week dedicated to the practice. You don’t need acceptance and approval...

Keep It Loose

Sometimes keeping things loose is where it’s at. There was a time in my painting career when I would have fussed over this painting long after my short plein air session. I would have brought it to the studio and polished off the lights, the shadows, and the textures. Likely I would have lost...

Emergence

One of the things I love about painting is seeing it unfold from inspiration to final expression. There are often many magical moments that happen in the flow of brush to canvas. Equally there are often experiences of oops, that’s not right. Patience and trusting the process are skills I have learned to hone...

Create a Masterpiece

You are a one of a kind original.  You have unique gifts, talents and perspectives to share with the world.  Consider yourself a life artist.  With the power of imagination you can visualize the most beautiful expression of your life.  With a loaded brush you color the world with your thoughts, words and actions.  Every...

Dive In

Do you like to dip your toes in a pool to adjust to the temperature, or, are you the type of person who dives right in?  Taking risks in our lives often feels like diving in the deep end of a cold pool.  It can be both exciting and terrifying all at once.  The first...

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