CREATIVE ENERGY
A visit from my children and grandchildren makes one realize how much energy it takes to raise a family…… a lot !!! I see and feel the energy here in New Mexico with such strength it is interesting to find my children and grandchildren feel it as well. When my five year old granddaughter, Sophie, [...]
THE STUDIO
Today I moved my furniture into my new studio. The garage doors have not been installed but plastic works just fine. Furniture in place, shelves awaiting organization…items holding their breath wondering where they will be placed. My first job was setting up the music. It now floats through the air dispensing peace to my heart. [...]
The Birth of a Studio
I have known for years that my lack of patience was a major downfall in my personality. This lack of patience deals with getting things done not impatience with people. I am a doer. Decide to paint the bedroom one morning……done that evening. After moving into a new/old home with a one car garage with [...]
THE ACT OF CREATING….IS IT IMPORTANT?
How important is the act of creating to you? Is it a casual occurrence or are you driven to create? When you create do you feel a peace inside? I have a friend, Kathy Wallace, who’s motto is “Make Art or Die”. ( Kathy’s website is http://www.makeartordie.com ) This statement may seem extreme but [...]
INTEGRITY AND ART
What does integrity mean to you? Does integrity mean something different in your art than with yourself? Integrity as a concept has to do with perceived consistency of our actions, values, methods, principles, expectations and outcome . Integrity means the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change. Integrity [...]
The Flow of Painting
I have two critique groups that meet once a month and they bring their work for me to critique. The group last week brought to mind that we as artists easily segue our thoughts without a blip in the radar. One member of the group got up and showed her paintings. We discussed them in [...]



