What's New
Writings about my creative process, new artworks, and more.
Repairing Damage from the Past
My mom's all wound up, cleaning out the stuff stored away in her basement. She surprised me with a box in the mail containing 3 Barbie cases full of vintage Barbie stuff, circa 1960s and 1970s. Boy was it a ragged mess. My sister, cousin and I played HARD with those...
Interviewed By Exceptional 2 Infinity
The talented Cassandra Nelson of Exceptional 2 Infinity has interviewed me as a Spotlight Artist for her showcase of artists that create positive art. Per Cassandra, "Positive Art, depicted in various mediums, is created with the intention of drawing the viewer in and...
Female Warrior Flower Power
I've always loved the warrior women of history and fiction. They're strong and confident. Nobody pushes them around. They take care of themselves and come to the aid of others in need. They're fiercely loving and loyal and compassionate. They're diverse and come from...
Butterflies, Zinnias and Flower Essences
This morning I got up early to go outside and make some flower therapy essences. I have them sitting outside in the sun right now soaking up the energy of this gorgeous day. When I went out to take pictures of them, a Gulf Fritillary butterfly started following me...
New Sunflower in Indian Summer Colors
I finished up two more sunflower acrylic paintings yesterday. One that I particularly love shines in some lovely Indian Summer colors, perfect for August. I've titled it Rainbow Fibonacci Sunflower because I've once again highlighted the spiral pattern of the center...
Healing with Sunflowers
This first appeared in my newsletter. Sunflowers reach out to us with a message of happiness; encouraging us to smile and lighten up. Research has shown that smiling has numerous benefits. It reduces stress, boosts the immune system, reduces blood pressure, uplifts...