The next time you have a creative idea in mind, and you keep talking yourself out of it, try this: "OK, I'll do it, but just for fun!" And then begin, just for fun. Keep going at it, day in and day out, but only for fun! Think of your project lightheartedly. Shew away any … Continue reading Just For Fun!: A Key to Artful Living
Category: Happenings
Painting & Poem
Can I attempt to entice you once again to come out for my Art Show this Saturday? From 4-6 pm at Southwinds Gallery here in Kernersville, you'll see this painting and many more of my town. I'll also be signing books, both Genevieve and the Kite and Letters to an Artist. I am walking around … Continue reading Painting & Poem
A Humble Offering
You may or may not have known, but I have been writing a little side blog of encouragement for creative folks. I started these "Letters to an Artist" back in February of this year, as a way to remind myself of what is true about being an artist whose faith undergirds the creativity I seem … Continue reading A Humble Offering
You’re Invited!
For the first time in many years, I will have artwork represented by a gallery!! I am so very excited about this upcoming Book Signing and Art Show!! Please consider yourself INVITED!! And come out for a grand time at Southwinds Gallery in Kernersville, NC! Bring your kids, family and friends!! Here's what's on tap … Continue reading You’re Invited!
PRE-ORDER for Letters to an Artist
It's getting close to the publishing date for Letters to an Artist!! For those of you who have been following on my other blog, I'm excited to announce that the previous 75 Letters have now been compiled into book form and will be available for purchase on or before the 20th of November!! I have … Continue reading PRE-ORDER for Letters to an Artist
Twas the Night Before…
'Twas the night before the Craft & Artistry Bazaar. The author tried sleeping. She couldn't get very far. The books were all nestled snug in their box While visions of children, with long flowing locks... ...or short hair or curly... were holding their books about Genevieve and the Kite and all that it took--- to … Continue reading Twas the Night Before…
“Kite” Cards are Here!!
I'm so excited to announce a new set of cards available in my Etsy Shoppe! Created from two of the images in my new children's book, Genevieve and the Kite, this set of cards is useful for any number of card-giving occasions! These are two of my favorite images from the book! "May all your … Continue reading “Kite” Cards are Here!!
A Garden of Gratitude
I'm feeling quite overwhelmed these days. The only way I can wrap my head around it is that we're experiencing a harvest time in our family. With the goodness of a harvest, comes a lot of activity. It's all good. But wow. It's a lot. I've been moved and delighted by the response to Genevieve … Continue reading A Garden of Gratitude
**Announcing!!**
Genevieve has her first children's book out and available to all! Genevieve and the Kite is a story based on a conversation my youngest daughter, Maddie, had with her Aunt Cathy on the porch of our beach house a few years ago. When invited to fly a kite with her cousins, Genevieve responds that she doesn't like … Continue reading **Announcing!!**
A Kite Flyin’ Update
Just popping in to say hello and let you know I haven't flown off into the stratosphere with my kite. In fact, it's gotten a bit tangled in a tree and I have a couple of friends helping me untangle it. I realize I'm speaking in code here, and you probably haven't a clue what … Continue reading A Kite Flyin’ Update