Looking for my latest writing? I now publish weekly essays on Substack: Living the Way of the Happy Painter. Read or subscribe here → Have you ever looked at something you’ve made—a painting, a story, a project—and wondered, Is this done? Finishing can feel elusive, like trying to catch mist in your hands. But what if it’s not about forcing an ending but about listening... Continue reading
I’m writing to you today from my studio, still soaking in the magic of my recent time in France. I spent three weeks traveling and leading my painting retreat—and it was truly life-changing. We painted surrounded by blooming roses, shared long meals under the trees, and created the kind of deep, soul-filling connections I’ll never forget. Now that I’m home—creatively recharged and full of gratitude—I’m... Continue reading
Have you ever felt caught in the ebb and flow of creativity—the excitement of a new idea followed by the weight of self-doubt, the urge to finish something only to feel pulled toward starting again? You are not alone. Creativity moves in cycles, inviting us to trust the winding path rather than resist it. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about creative cycles—how we move... Continue reading
Sometimes, life unfolds in ways we never could have planned, arriving in moments that seem ordinary at first but, in hindsight, shift the entire course of our path. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately—not just in life, but in my creative process as well. The way a painting takes shape in its own time, how each brushstroke leads to the next, how the... Continue reading
Lately, I’ve been paying close attention to how sound—or the absence of it—shapes my painting process. It’s something I hadn’t really questioned before. I’d simply put on whatever music felt good in the moment or let silence fill the space. But as I worked on my latest collection of abstracts, I started noticing patterns. Certain sounds influenced my color choices, the way I moved the... Continue reading
I’m excited to share something deeply special with you today—a new series of small abstracts that feel like a reflection of my own creative journey. I hope these colorful pieces speak to you as they have to me and inspire you with hope and possibility. This latest collection, called The Rhythm of Color, has been a fun experiment with emotion and movement—each piece a quiet... Continue reading
Some days, life sweeps us up in a whirlwind, pulling us in a dozen directions at once. We try to keep up, to hold it all together, but in the rush, we can lose ourselves, but creativity has a way of bringing us back to ourselves. It’s a soft landing, a place to rest and rediscover. And more than that, it teaches us the art... Continue reading
I’m sitting in my studio, watching the sun rise and turn golden over the tallest pine trees as I sip my morning coffee. I just wanted to pop in with a quick note and say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined me live for my Zoom class last weekend—Color Inspired! It was such a joy to share that time with you, answer your... Continue reading
Something magical happened the other day—I was dared. Ever since high school, when a friend dared me to kiss my crush on a school camping trip, I’ve found it almost impossible to turn down a dare. Thankfully, as an adult, I no longer need external prompts to take action, but this particular challenge arrived as a beautiful confirmation that I am on the right... Continue reading
I’ve been planning my big trip to France, where I’ll be traveling for three whole weeks! One of the experiences I’m most excited about is offering this retreat in the beautiful Loire Valley, just outside Paris, from May 12th-19th. There’s a special kind of magic that happens on retreats, and I can’t wait to share it with my students. Having fun with my artwork helps... Continue reading
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