Life Lessons: What I Would Tell My Younger Self
If you could sit down with your younger self for just a moment… what would you say? Not to change the past. Just to share what life has quietly taught you. Here’s what I would say. Don’t sweat the small stuff.Bad days happen. Learn from them and move on. Tomorrow brings another sunrise and another…
Explore Golden Stillness and Quiet Horizons: New Art Debuts
I shared these paintings with you recently on my blog, and now they’ve officially made their debut in my Etsy Shop — meet Golden Stillness and Quiet Horizons! 💛 These abstracts were inspired by my childhood growing up on a lake, where we swam almost every day. I love the spontaneity of watercolors, letting the…
Awaken Your Creativity This Spring
Spring has a way of waking the world — and us — from our winter slumber. The air feels lighter, the sunlight warmer, and life seems to hum with possibility. There’s something about this season that invites creativity to bloom alongside the first flowers. Even small changes in the natural world can spark big ideas.…
Embracing Watercolor: The Dance of Color and Texture
Sometimes a painting begins with a plan…and sometimes it begins with color. These two abstract watercolors began with flowing blues and vibrant greens, letting the pigments move and blend naturally across the paper. I added a glowing band of golden yellow, slightly off center, letting it find its own place within the composition. The effect…
Turning Setbacks into Growth Opportunities
Setbacks are rarely part of the plan. They arrive unexpectedly — a disappointment, a delay, a moment when things simply don’t go the way we hoped. In those moments, it’s easy to feel discouraged or question our path. But setbacks often carry something hidden within them: the opportunity to grow. Growth doesn’t always come from…
Exploring Abstract Watercolor: A Journey of Color
I recently finished this new abstract watercolor and couldn’t wait to share it with you 💜💙 This piece began as pure play—no plan, no rules—just letting the watercolors flow and seeing where they wanted to go. Soft violets and calming blues gradually layered together, forming shapes and textures that felt peaceful, almost like a quiet…
Honorable Mention in Somerset Studio Magazine for My Accordion Art Journal
I have some exciting news to share with you. The other day while browsing in Barnes & Noble, I came across the latest issue of Stampington’s Somerset Studio Magazine. Late last year I submitted my accordion art journal for their “With Flying Color” Challenge, so imagine my surprise when I discovered that my piece received…
Chanel: A Story of Love and Resilience
I have three beautiful American Cocker Spaniels — Chanel (13), Rosie (3), and Sadie (1.5). Chanel was a fun-loving pooch who was crazy about swimming, running, and especially playing ball. If her toy landed in the pool, she’d give you that look… “Someone has to get it — please let it be me!” Sometimes she’d…
Exploring Watercolor Techniques: A Creative Journey
Lately, I’ve been spending time simply learning — and honestly, it has been such a refreshing experience. These two small watercolor pieces came from practice sessions while taking Laura Horn’s online class, “Painted Horizons.” The focus has been on layering transparent washes to create depth, atmosphere, and soft horizon lines. Working slowly and building color…
The Art of Slow Living: Cultivating Presence and Purpose
In a world that moves at constant speed, slow living is a quiet choice to be present. It isn’t about doing less or stepping away from life. Slow living is about living with intention — choosing awareness over urgency and meaning over momentum. We are often encouraged to stay busy, productive, and always connected. Yet…
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