The Artist’s Way I recently saw mention of a book my mother gave me years ago when I was living at home, “The Artist’s Way,” by Julia Cameron. I never got around to reading it, too busy with school and my young life, I suppose. Perhaps feeling a bit nostalgic, or guilty for [...]
Recording our Love I sit in the white wicker rocking chair near the window with my feet up on a foot stool. I’ve just finished nursing my newborn son. I rub his back, feeling the warmth of his tiny body relaxing into slumber. I am tired too and I relax further into the chair and close my [...]
Student work from nearly 30 years ago. We are often told to stay in the moment, don’t dwell in the past. This is generally good advice in life. However, for an artist, looking back can be a balm for blue periods of self doubt. Listening to other artists, and knowing myself, I see [...]
Mike, me, and Angie at the end of our visit, with the painting of Bella. Remembering Bella A short while ago I learned that Bella, a sunny, often beribboned Shih Tzu, and loving companion of dear friends, was ill. Over the course of the following days, I saw Facebook posts such as one that showed a [...]
While in Florida this past winter I took long walks in my community most days. Some days I listened to audio books, some days I listened to podcasts. Many days I listened to nothing, enjoying having the time to think. On one of these days I approached the large pond near the entrance and was struck [...]
Opening Day at the Show This past Friday, opening day of the show, I stepped into “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” in Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, expecting to be immersed in the work of Vincent Van Gogh. I have to say, it was not quite what I expected, and the more I look into it, I [...]