Each creative must actively wade through the uncertainty that comes with the very act of creating. Whether creating art, music, or the written word…each must explore, question, play and experiment with their subjects and voice in order to find where they sit comfortably and authentically as a creative person. Creatives can’t sit by and waitContinue reading “Which song will you sing? Finding the passion that drives you”
Category Archives: Inspiration
7 Tips for Being a Self-Taught Artist
Being a self-taught artist has brought me both immense joy and overwhelming fear. The joy stems from the freedom to learn my way and to create a style that is truly my own and that reflects who I am and the life I’ve had. The fear seeps into those dark moments where I feel likeContinue reading “7 Tips for Being a Self-Taught Artist”
5 Steps to Finding Your Artistic Voice
One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from students is how they can find their artistic style. It’s followed by how do they find it if they are learning…copying…another artist’s style? Finding your unique style is a matter of finding yourself in the art. It’s noticing the little habits or traits that appearContinue reading “5 Steps to Finding Your Artistic Voice”
Daily Journaling Practice
When I began my daily journaling practice I was hoping to form a more consistent journaling rhythm as-well-as to form a more honest and personal relationship with myself and my writing voice. Up until that point, I found my journaling to be a list of things I did that day or a long winded dramaticContinue reading “Daily Journaling Practice”
My 5 Rules to Live By
I believe we all have a basic 5 rules we live by. The trick is, each of our 5 are not the same. This makes us each unique as we’re guided by these rules. These are the things we filter through as we make decisions and move through our days. Our 5 can be partlyContinue reading “My 5 Rules to Live By”
7 ways to start your mornings right when social distancing
My husband and I have been self-employed and working from home for 19 years. During those years I homeschooled two kids through graduation. I found in all those years the most important thing is to have a great morning routine. Otherwise your mornings drag out and by the time you get to work your dayContinue reading “7 ways to start your mornings right when social distancing”
11 ways to keep kids busy when stuck at home
This coronavirus crisis has forced many schools to close and has left many parents scrambling to find ways to occupy their kids during the day. There will obviously be schoolwork to stay on top of, but parents are forced to find ways to keep them busy. I homeschooled my two kids from Kindergarten through graduationContinue reading “11 ways to keep kids busy when stuck at home”
Color and Your Emotions
For 2020 I’ve decided to select a theme for each month and then focus on that. This is how it’ll work. Week 1: I’ll introduce the theme and write a post on that topic. Week 2: I’ll send out an assignment. A fun project that will have you exploring the month’s topic. I’ll even shareContinue reading “Color and Your Emotions”
2020 Word for the Year
It’s been a few years since I picked a word to focus on for the year. After everything we’ve endured the last two years, the loss, the trauma and the grief, it felt like the time to pick a word again. When I first did it many years ago, we’d had a rough year withContinue reading “2020 Word for the Year”