Even though it takes practice and awareness, balancing these two concepts of intuition and intention in your creative practice can set you on a new, more balanced path. Read on for a fun process you can use on your next painting or journal page:

Some of you know me from art festivals or Instagram, this is where the work lives the rest of the time...

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

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

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.

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...

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.

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

Creativity isn’t something I have to add onto my life, it’s the center of my life...