Reclaiming Life Art

The inception of this piece arose from the connection I have with cardinals. For no particular reason, whenever I see one, I feel...

The story of this piece begins with an internal battle for relief from the torrent of emotions assaulting my mind. The day I decided to...

As my artwork shows, it is not hard to see how I am both enamored with, and inspired by the beauty of fall leaves. The intricacy, vivid...

Before I truly became an independent artist, the word "mod podge" was almost absent from my vocabulary. Perhaps, when I was younger, my...

"Slow down, drop in, breathe, and become a sensory being." What does it mean to "become a sensory being"? Could it merely be defined as...

One of my favorite songs growing up - from the animated film "Pocahontas" - was Colors of the Wind".

This art piece, "A Sound Mind", arose from an inner voice I heard almost several years ago now, whispering that I was not destined for a...

I'm amazed how something as small and simple as a little handmade owl can cause such an impact in people's lives and bring such joy to a...

“When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love…” ~Marcus Aurelius How many times...

Thank you once again to all who came to the Monster Show at the Maple Grove Arts Center on 10/27! And thank you to Maple Grove Arts...

The past few days, I've had a revelation and a coming to terms with something that has long evaded me: Acceptance and Celebration of...

Yesterday, I felt overwhelmingly burdened by the darkness, pain, division, hatred and confusion in my country.

"Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still." ~Chinese Proverb It wasn't difficult to find inspiration for an art...

As with many of my pieces, this painting begins in struggle and ends in release. At the time that I was given a vision for this piece I...

This piece continues to remain one of my favorites. It holds deep meaning for me and symbolism. For many years, I have had a deep passion...

“In every walk in with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” ~John Muir This quote pretty much sums up my everyday experience with...

In order to answer this question, I thought it pertinent to first turn to the dictionary for an official definition. First,...

"People fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives everyday that the sun rises." ~The Alchemist When I first read this...

The method of free association has no linear or preplanned agenda, but works by intuitive leaps and linkages which may lead to new...