Guardian Angels & Spirit Guides
This past weekend I had the pleasure of leading this wonderful group of 11 women in creating their collage spirit guides and guardian angels. To start I lead them in a short meditation to find 3 words to guide their
Robins: the bird box series
For my long-time followers, you know birds pop up in my work often. They are most definitely my muses. I love to observe them, to witness each species characteristics and culture, their distinct forms, figure, flight pattern and personality traits.
Slow stitch: a lesson in leisure
For those of you who have followed for a while you know that I’m am a wandering artist. Trying this technique and then that teaching what I learn along the way. Sometimes I lament that I’m not a Monet type,
Backyard Mandala
I'm on a bit of a new journey professionally. In the last year or so I have become more connected with the quilt guild world. They are an organized bunch and set aside time and money for speakers and teachers.
Prepped & Ready
I'm teaching a two-day Encaustic Collage workshop this weekend at The Bishop's Ranch where I am the Resident Artist. This class is one I've taught many times, so I have a good idea of how to organize the space and
Time is Racing
Somehow I can't keep up with my life these days; well that's not quite true, I'm keeping up but just barely. Workshops are happening, my work at The Bishop's Ranch is happening but I feel stuck in quick sand, I'm
Love Runs Hot and Cold
Happy Valentine’s Day friends! I did this lesson with not long ago and I thought I’d share it with you for Valentine’s Day. I crammed a lot into the lesson with this kindergarten class but they really got it –
The Next Big Thing
The School year is beginning to wind down here in the west where school starts in mid August and ends in late May. My whole life I have been tied to a school schedule. My father was a teacher and