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Decide and Do
“Creativity begins the moment you decide to work with what’s in front of you.” Unknown It’s easy to believe we need more—more time, more space, more supplies—before we can truly create. But again and again on the Made to Make … Read More
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Here’s to making space for what calls to us.
For the past several years, a book has been quietly growing inside me. Not loudly. Not urgently. More like a steady whisper in the background of my life — returning in moments of stillness, during long walks, while painting, recording … Read More
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May We All Find Our Way
After several years away from showing my work—years shaped by caregiving, shifting priorities, and the quiet work of simply getting through—I’m stepping back into the light this weekend. This show feels different. Not because the creative spark ever disappeared, but … Read More
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Art and Chocolate
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of creativity.”Brené Brown Every year, there’s something sweet about Rocklin’s Art Studio Trek, and I’m not just talking about the chocolate. As a working artist (and full-time caregiver), much of my creative life happens quietly in the … Read More
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Alzheimers | Art | Events
Anchored in Hope: “Safe Harbor” Heads to the Netherlands
Friday, I carefully wrapped up one of my most personal paintings, tucked it securely into its protective sleeve, and shipped it across the ocean to the Netherlands. My piece, “Safe Harbor,” is now on its way to be included in … Read More
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Paint Anyway
Yesterday started with a bad dream—the kind that clings. I woke up sad, heavy, and I was convinced that I didn’t have it in me to paint. I went into the studio anyway. I had several works in progress, but … Read More
