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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. [...]
CREATIVITY BLOCKS…5 SIMPLE WAYS TO REMOVE THEM
Creativity blocks….those dreaded words. These blocks holds us back, keep us in a box and fill us with fear. We can sense it in our bones when they enter our psyche. The big question is why do we get creative blocks? I remember when I received a big award at a major show. I was [...]
MAKE IT PERSONAL…THE BEST WAY TO SELL MORE ART ONLINE
(This is a guest article from Richard Wilde, the founder of the online art and artists community www.artybuzz.com, a website that provides the opportunity for anyone to sell and buy artwork of all kinds as giclee art prints, canvas art prints and more…as well as providing number of other useful features to artists and art [...]
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 [...]
BE KIND TO YOURSELF DAY
Today is a snow day. It is beautiful outside as the flakes fall in their personal graceful pattern. I have declared that today is a “be kind to yourself” day. So what do I mean by this? Today is a day to take a look at who you are and how you perceive yourself. Yesterday [...]
The Art of Giving
I can’t help but be constantly aware of the suffering in Haiti. It is beyond my comprehension. Now when I am irritated about anything I stop, breath and give thanks for what I have. I have become more aware and less judgmental of myself and others. The tragedy of the people of Haiti has made [...]
TAOS WORKSHOPS
Hallelujah the new blog is up and running. I love it and hope you do too. I have just moved to Taos, New Mexico for the summer and fall. I have a wonderful one hundred year old adobe home that feeds my soul. When I come here I immediately relax into the importance of life. [...]
Love, Devotion and Spirituality
As I have written before I am in the process of painting Shelter Dogs. It has been quite the experience and I have grow personally and professionally. So how can a dog and the process of painting the dog connect with love, devotion and spirituality? Looking into those eyes….really looking, gives cause to reflect upon [...]
Art and Spirituality
I was asked a very interesting question by my friend Kathleen……”How can a non-artist use art to develop their spirituality?” The answer is simple…..when we tap into our creative energy we are connected to our personal source energy. Source energy and spiritual energy are one in the same. When creative energy and source energy [...]