Internal Exploration

Internal Exploration

Exploration has been a core theme in my art, especially when it comes to exploring the outside world and all it has to offer in inspiring my next creation.  Since I have been in school, exploration is taking me to look on creating art through the lens of technique,...
Experiences and Pondering

Experiences and Pondering

When I was asked for the first time to create a crazy quilt from my own imagination, the first thing I did was ponder about it. I love the word ponder.  I came across this word in my late twenties while reading and it captured my attention. To ponder means to...
A Whole New Light

A Whole New Light

It is always a bit frightening to share a part of who you are as an artist especially when you feel like you are not being the best creative version of yourself self that you can be. I was feeling stuck in a creative slump when I wrote the last newsletter.  As most of...
Pondering a Creative Slump

Pondering a Creative Slump

If you were to ask me how my artistic process is going, I would tell you that I’m currently stuck in what I would describe as a creative slump.   I have not been inspired to create anything that really makes my heart sing.  I have been spending a lot of time pondering...
Obstacles – Steps to Overcoming

Obstacles – Steps to Overcoming

Have you ever looked at an abundant flower garden and wondered what obstacles were overcome for it to grow and become the luxurious garden that it is?  Sometimes, I find that my focus is on the beauty and I seldom think about the hurdles that might have occurred...