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Welcome to my Artist Journal where I write about my creative process, my ideas and my inspiration!
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A Quick 'Hello You!'
I’ll be part of the Mission Fed ArtWalk this year, and I’d really love to see you there. I’ll be in Booth 835 on India Street in Little Italy, downtown San Diego. Saturday, April 25 (11–6) and Sunday, April 26 (10–5) 'I'll Meet You There' - 30"x 40" acrylic on canvas I’ll have a mix of original paintings with me, new abstract and figurative pieces, new small portraits and a bin of originals at special prices. If you’ve ever only seen my work online, this is your chance to ex
Apr 21


Find Me at ArtWalk Little Italy!
Hello You! I'm thrilled to say I'll be at ArtWalk Little Italy this year. You'll find me at booth 835 on India Street, ready to share my abstract and figurative style paintings. I’m planning to fill my booth with the colorful, introspective, joyful paintings you've come to love from me. I'm also working on an idea for a bin of smaller, well-priced (wink, wink) pieces. ArtWalk is Saturday and Sunday, April 25 & 26. 10-6 on Saturday and 11-5 on Sunday. Here's a link to their we
Apr 7


Painting for the Shows Ahead (Without Overthinking It!)
As shows approach, I’m starting where I am with canvas, paint and paper. I'm letting the work lead. Titles and descriptions are guides, not rules. I’m giving myself permission to take the time I need so my paintings are honest and truly reflect my inspiration.
Mar 24


25 Day Creative Challenge - Extended!
Since I've always enjoyed creating in my art journal, I gifted myself 25 days of dedicated time, 20 minutes a day. Click to read how it went...
Mar 10


What's The Big Idea - New Art
There's always been a certain kind of internal energy to my paintings and leaning into that is exactly what I'd been looking for. Perhaps I've been on a journey to get some kind of permission slip! If so, I'd say it's been worth it.
Feb 24


Embracing Change: Reflections on Life and Nature
The Journey of Creation Creating a life takes time. As time goes by, the things we want in our lives change. The energy of life is always in motion. There is no final goal or destination, just a continuous flow of energy. This energy invites us to take time to create a beautiful life. During a recent hiking adventure in Zion National Park, I wrote about some of my thoughts while I was on the trails. Taylor Creek Taylor Creek winds endlessly through the narrow box canyon. Hike
Feb 10


Intentional Living Through Art & Creativity
Creativity isn’t something I have to add onto my life, it’s the center of my life...
Jan 27


Learning to See What I'd Overlooked
There are many paintings that look and feel complete years after they're finished, but do you ever take a look at an older painting and think, that's not done!
Jan 13


Creating Without Limits: A New Year, A New Way of Seeing
...one day, we all painted on a table full of canvases and each of us kept one to develop further. Because we already knew our color mixes, we were free to begin designing...
Dec 30, 2025
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