Behind the Scenes: Daily Journaling

Dec 15, 2022 | Creative People, Creative Process, Fine Art, Mindfulness, My Creative Journey, Writing

I honestly don’t know why it feels so hard to just “show up”. Maybe my brain is winning this round. You know how your brain can sometimes “reason” its way around everything until there’s nothing left? Or, more likely in my case, it makes the thing into a much bigger... Read More

Artist Feature: CanvasRebel Magazine

Aug 25, 2022 | Creative People, Fine Art, My Creative Journey

Jess from CanvasRebel Magazine reached out to me recently to learn more about my background and art practice. Here’s a link to the interview! If you’d like to read more articles and interviews, check out my press page. If you’re a publisher and would like... Read More

The Art of Nurturing…Yourself

Jul 29, 2022 | Creative Process, Fine Art, My Creative Journey, Travel

I’m starting to realize what I’ve been missing. Through the bouts of distraction, doubt, and low energy it has finally been made clear. I haven’t been nurturing myself. When I painted Through Darkness Comes Depth I didn’t realize how much I would need this... Read More

#MB_AtoZ: An About the Artist Alphabet

Mar 22, 2018 | Creative Process, Creative Projects, Fine Art, My Creative Journey, Storytelling

I’m not sure why writing about my art and creative process feels so challenging. After all, writing was my very first creative pursuit. I’ve worked as a writer for many more years than I’ve held a paintbrush. Last year I created #mb_AtoZ: An About... Read More

Current Mood: Emerge

Jan 11, 2018 | Creative Process, Fine Art, My Creative Journey, Painting

The painting comes to me. The mood. The color palette. The idea. The mark making. The story. Images are gathered – mentally and physically. Patterns are noticed. Colors stand out. Thoughts occur as marks are made. The energy informs the painting. The painting informs... Read More