Facing the mirror

Facing the mirror

For the past few months, I’ve been working through Julia Cameron’s book, “It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again.” Over the years I have facilitated and participated in Artist’s Way groups so when one of my friends suggested we do this...
Seeking a close encounter

Seeking a close encounter

I am so lucky to be able to make my living doing work that really ticks so many of my boxes, like being creative and productive—it is super satisfying! My struggle is being able to allow myself to pull myself away to play. I fantasize about pulling out juicy paints,...
Back to the drawing board

Back to the drawing board

In this new chapter in my life, I am focusing on the ever escaping notion of balance. The last five years had me entrenched with expression and art. Making time to create and play has certainly been a priority. My bestie Sacha had taken an art class a few years ago...
Sticking my neck out

Sticking my neck out

I was really looking for something special to emerge at the Messy Mavens class at the Craft Shack Studio. I have admired Carissa’s art and style for a long time. I just felt like I was in a place for magic to happen. The first board I created I was color blind...
Color blind

Color blind

I was thrilled to be able to take the Messy Mavens class at the Craft Shack Studio with Carissa Paige and that my friend Colleen was able to join me. When we walked in and I saw a purple glittery egg at my seat after my color discussion with Auretha, I saw this as an...
Hatching some creativity and color

Hatching some creativity and color

Over 30 years ago I discovered that I am warm, more specifically an Autumn. Now many people may not care and that’s probably because they are cool; 90-95% of the population is cool. So I can either be the odd man out, or a precious gem. (I know you’re...