Are you one of those people who buys things because you don’t want to miss out on having them? • Like that cool gadget you saw that would solve a household problem. • Or a course that you don’t have time to do this moment but you don’t want to miss the opportunity to have […]

So many artists strive for perfection. They often worry if their painting is perfect. They are concerned about every mark they make and every painting they create. I want to change that mindset! Instead, of perfection, look for your work to have a unique personality. Every painting you make will have a totally unique personality. […]

Sometimes when I want to be in the studio but don’t really want to work on a painting it’s nice to have something creative to do that doesn’t take much time or mental bandwidth! I’ve created a bunch of these fun “let’s play” exercises….this is just one of them! Be sure to check out my […]

We live in a culture now where numbers can define our popularity and our worth IF WE LET THEM. How many Instagram followers do you have? How many Facebook followers do you have? How many do you have on your email list? How many people do you have in your courses, or membership? How many […]

Over the past few weeks, I know I’ve been sharing with you some of my favorite projects to do with my grandkids… Like the circle game that I created with my grandson… Or making homemade wrapping paper… Or creating self-portraits. One project that I haven’t shared is the crayon sculpture. This project is such a […]

I’m going to show you an easy, fun way that you can find a collection of colors that you love, that are your own unique style, and you don’t even have to take out the paint! You’ll just need some scissors, glue, printer paper, and your own unique style. I went to Benjamin Moore but you can […]

One of my favorite things to do with my grandchildren is art projects! There’s so many different things you can create beyond a paper that just hangs on the fridge. A fun and useful project is making your own wrapping paper and it’s the perfect time of year to do it! Every year I love […]

There are so many ways to start a painting, it can be overwhelming at times! I have written down my personal steps to starting a painting, hopefully this guide will help you get started. This is my personal list, but I want you to pay attention to how you work, what steps you usually take, […]

I am often asked what items I use to create my art. Several people have asked what are my favorite tools to paint with. I thought it would be fun to share with you My 12 Favorite Painting Tools. You will notice a lot of my supplies are not even marketed as art tools! You can think […]

If I could have coffee, or a glass of wine, with anyone it would be Henri Matisse. Why? Because I have the longest list of questions I would ask him. I would tell him how much he has influenced me as an artist. I love the simplicity of his work, they are just shapes put […]