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
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Awesome Quotes
A favorite artist of mine, Ian Sideaway, posted on his blog a couple of terrific quotes by other all-time favorite artists of mine: "I cannot rest, I must draw, however poor the result, and when I have a bad time come over me it is a stronger desire than ever." (Beatrix Potter) I so identify … Continue reading Awesome Quotes
When our Best isn’t Good Enough
Living Artfully is a journey fraught with surprises both delightful and bothersome. Experiencing a long awaited dream come true, as in the publishing of Genevieve and the Kite, is wonderfully fulfilling. Yet, as it goes out into the world, it brings back responses. Some of them are positive, uplifting, and encouraging. Other responses are … Continue reading When our Best isn’t Good Enough
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
The Making of Genevieve and the Kite
I wish I could tell you that making a children's book is easy. Nope. I can't say that. Genevieve and the Kite took over three years. I didn't immediately think of a children's book as I overheard the conversation between Maddie and her Aunt Cathy on the porch of our beach house three years ago. … Continue reading The Making of Genevieve and the Kite
Full…not Busy
I've said it so many times in the past when asked how I'm doing..."Oh I'm so busy!" I'm determined to change this. In recent months however, my life has been defined by a gentle flow, and not a furious frenzy. As I'm getting ready to head back into my life full-throttle (teaching at Redeemer School … Continue reading Full…not Busy
Morning Stitches
I don't often pick up my knitting in the first hour of morning. But when I do, it always speaks to me. After reading and writing a bit, I'm stirred up thinking about all that needs to be done in the day ahead of me. The thought occurs to me: I'll just knit a row … Continue reading Morning Stitches
Creative Pensieve
Harry Potter: "What is it?" Albus Dumbledore: "This? It is called a Pensieve. I sometimes find, and I am sure you know the feeling, that I simply have too many thoughts and memories crammed into my mind." — Albus Dumbledore and Harry Potter discussing Dumbledore's Pensieve. Several years ago, when I read the above in … Continue reading Creative Pensieve
My Boon Companion
I've been trying to write this post for a couple of months now. The right words elude me. Or rather, words do not seem to hold the meaning I'd like to convey. I wrote on this topic a few years back, here, after Maddie was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. I've had a similar, though … Continue reading My Boon Companion
Living in the Land of Could
On my walk yesterday, I had a brilliant idea. This is not unusual. Walking in the morning has an uncanny way of unleashing zillions of creative ideas. I imagine it as walking out into the fresh air which is buzzing with little creative no-see-ums. They dance around my head as I walk, sometimes making me … Continue reading Living in the Land of Could