This blog post is derived from a newsletter I recently sent out to my collectors. My collectors said they really enjoyed the newsletter about the art show because it showcases the kinds of people who buy my art, and makes it easier to identify themselves as one of my collectors.  So, I am republishing it … Read more

I always like to imagine that when birds cross my path– and other animals as well– that they are carrying secret messages to me from the spirit world. I know that I am not alone in this thinking as I often hear reports from otherwise sane and logical folks about “the eagle who flew over … Read more

Remember the joys of childhood? When rain meant a day at the movies and snow was a school holiday- not bad weather you complained about. Remember the days when the most important things in the world were your two wheeler bike, your best friend, and the ice cream truck? That is the sense of joy … Read more

In this blog post, I show you how I created a series of sugar skulls based on the day of the dead folklore. This sugar skull art is part of the Mexican tradition of Día de Muertos, or Day of the dead. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and … Read more

  As a working artist, I spend most of my day in an apron which is why I am thrilled to find out that they are back in fashion! Now, in case the word “apron” conjures up a middle aged frumpy housewife baking cookies in her kitchen, these aprons recently spotted on the catwalks will … Read more

Last week, I attended an all day “art retreat.” Now, this is really a fancy name for an “art class” but somehow it elevates it if you call it a “retreat.” Technically, I think you are supposed to spend the night to really call it a retreat- but I like to call these things retreats … Read more