August Treasures

Say hello to August and the birthstone Peridot. Imagine a beach that sparkles with the crystals of Peridot. On the Island of Oahu, it is so very treasured, that the people have illuminated many beaches by adding tiny grains of light green crystals.   ~~~~ A Little History Miners have found Peridot in volcanic rocks and evenContinue reading “August Treasures”

Inspiration Therapy

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Inspiration.” Inspiration to create can come from where I feel balance. Balance in a color scheme I’m working on, or even in that feeling of accomplishment. Completing a challenging day at work, then returning home to receive a big hug from my husband where he meets me at the doorway,Continue reading “Inspiration Therapy”

Inspiration: Nature

June, 2015 I captured nature. I once read, to claim “Nature” as your source for inspiration as a n artist is cliché. Many of us are drawn to nature, and especially the outdoors in summertime. I love June. I believe, the artistic expression through nature is a gift. Cliché is defined in the contemporary art world by an artist andContinue reading “Inspiration: Nature”

Artist Perspective: Notice Me!

I read a post yesterday by cartoonist, illustrator, and writer Summer Pierre, titled, “On Value and Being Seen.” She was asked to share her thoughts on how she could skate the inevitable line of doing work for work sake, and doing work to be seen. To which I responded: Thank you for sharing! This writingContinue reading “Artist Perspective: Notice Me!”