Studio Notes

Finding Calm in a Noisy World
For me creating is about managing stress and finding calm in a noisy world.. Painting does this and that is why we need to paint often. I try to create...
Finding Calm in a Noisy World
For me creating is about managing stress and finding calm in a noisy world.. Painting does this and that is why we need to paint often. I try to create...

Connecting with a Painting
When I delivered the painting and explained to her the writing in the initial layers of the painting was about being yourself, standing out from the crowd, and I had...
Connecting with a Painting
When I delivered the painting and explained to her the writing in the initial layers of the painting was about being yourself, standing out from the crowd, and I had...

Something New from Something Old
Do you have clothes that are like old friends? That was the case with my painting jeans! I wore them for years until they became shabby and I dedicated them...
Something New from Something Old
Do you have clothes that are like old friends? That was the case with my painting jeans! I wore them for years until they became shabby and I dedicated them...

Putting Yourself in a Box.
You often hear people say "think outside of the box"! For artists it can be helpful to put yourself in a box. Limiting what you use is a useful way...
Putting Yourself in a Box.
You often hear people say "think outside of the box"! For artists it can be helpful to put yourself in a box. Limiting what you use is a useful way...

Creating a Daily Painting Habit
Showing up isn't always easy. Do you wait until you are in the mood? Maybe you are a binge creator who shows up and feel like you have forgotten how...
Creating a Daily Painting Habit
Showing up isn't always easy. Do you wait until you are in the mood? Maybe you are a binge creator who shows up and feel like you have forgotten how...

When Art Meets Owner
Many people buy artwork based on an emotional response to it. The fact that it makes them feel good and they sense a strong connection to the piece on some...
When Art Meets Owner
Many people buy artwork based on an emotional response to it. The fact that it makes them feel good and they sense a strong connection to the piece on some...