Art & Inspiration For Your Life
Today is the last official artist interview for the season. I’m sending the series off with a BANG! Not only do I have an “Inspiring Artist” interview with Whitney Ferre, but I am also giving away a copy of her book, The Artist Within: a Guide to Becoming Creatively Fit. Could you use a...
Last night, Facebook conspired with my website to give a sneak peek of my upcoming workshop. Apparently this workshop just can’t wait to share itself with you. Since “the cat’s out of the bag” I figured I’d go ahead and officially announce “HAPPINESS IS…” the first workshop in the “Wishes & Dreams” series. In...
We are drawing near to the end of this round of “Inspiring Artist” interviews. Thank you to everyone who has participated, to the artists for sharing their amazing stories and to all of the readers who have shared their thoughts. You all continue to inspire me! Be sure to join me next week for...
Update: Registration for this event is now closed. Plans are in the making for a springtime getaway! Join me for a weekend retreat at The Bend of Ivy Lodge in Marshall, NC (http://www.bendofivylodge.com/ ) November 18th-20th. Activities will include: Vision Boards, Creative Writing, Yoga, Meditation, Reiki and plenty of personal time to relax &...
While going through my own journals I came across a page I had torn out from the Daily Word (September 1, 2010). I can see why I thought to save it. What a beautiful reminder of the creative lives we all live. (photo taken in my backyard after hurricane Irene passed) “I design my...
This week I would like to introduce you to a local North Carolina photographer, Susan Jones. Please introduce yourself and your art a little bit. Hi, I’m Susan Jones. I’m a fine art photographer from Raleigh, NC. I began studying photography and illustration in 1996 at Meredith College. I couldn’t choose between the two...
Simplify is a word that keeps repeating for me lately. Internally I feel guided towards activities which focus on de-cluttering my physical surroundings as well as my mind. (photo taken in San Deigo, CA) I have this overwhelming urge to clean the house, to get rid of things that no longer serve me. Today...
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...
This week I am excited to introduce you to yet another creative branch of my family tree. Meet my aunt, Bonnie Owen. Hi Bonnie, Please introduce yourself and your art a little bit. Hello, my name is Bonnie Owen and I’ve been a painter, illustrator, and graphic artist. I’ve been published in books, magazines...
I LOVE getting feedback on my workshops. Whether it’s in an e-mail, a handwritten note, a comment left in a forum or my personal favorite a “Thank You” accompanied by a heart to heart hug, I am so grateful for all of the kind words I have received. For me these words are the...