Your Art is an Invitation

Your Art is an Invitation

The art we make is like an invitation, first for ourselves and then for others. Like an actual invitation to a place or event, our art encourages those interested to come into our created world. So, it’s crucial to understand how others experience that first...
Look to your art to improve your art

Look to your art to improve your art

Even if a painting is not working, I can always find some part I like. These are clues as to where to go next. Let me show you what I mean… Even in the mess we make, there’s hope! Beautiful clues emerge, like certain colors together or how a line relates to a...
The Key to Breakthroughs

The Key to Breakthroughs

The art-making journey has many high points, like when the art comes so quickly or sells. But there’s one thing that tops all others, and that’s breakthroughs. These change everything. I am always curious about breakthroughs and how we can experience more of them....
The Gift of Sensitivity

The Gift of Sensitivity

Have you ever felt more sensitive than others? I notice this, especially when I’m with my non-artist friends. I’m more easily annoyed if music is too loud or the lighting too bright. As artists, we have a heightened sensitivity and awareness about everything and it...

The Benefits of Showing Your Work

This past week, I opened my new work at Julie Nester Gallery in Park City, Utah. Due to Omicron, winter storms in Utah, and the delays at the airports, I considered not attending. However, in the end, I went to the opening. I am so glad I did! Seeing the work out of...
How to Stay Motivated in Your Art Making

How to Stay Motivated in Your Art Making

Staying motivated and energized, especially if you’re away from your studio this busy time of year, can be a challenge, but I have some ideas that can help. Have a look here. One is to be open to the possibility of change (for your work and life) in the new year by...