This painting holds a lot of meaning for me. I started it before I moved into my new studio over a year and a half ago and only recently finished it. After my move I wasn’t in the same head space to return to it so it sat in my studio, waiting for that beautiful… Read More
hello & happy spring! It seemed like spring was finally here a few weeks ago. The temperature was higher, there were buds on my lilac trees and the crocus and daffodil bulbs were peeking through the frozen earth, then BAM, more snow! To save myself from crying I decided to get out of town with a… Read More
Just thinking about escaping to somewhere warm in the middle of a New England winter lights me up and makes me SMILE SO BIG! The week before last, when the snow was falling, and the frigid winds were blowing here in Connecticut, Brett and I welcomed the sultry trade winds on the Happy Island of Aruba. We… Read More
Warmest Seasonal Greetings to you! I am excited to share my new logo with you! What do you think? I never really thought about how a logo communicates SO much! I wanted mine to feel optimistic, joyful and a little bit nostalgic. Queen Anne’s lace, the flower I used for the graphic reminds me of summer’s whimsy. It has been a long time inspiration for me. In the language… Read More
Hello there my friend! Summer is enlivening me with all it’s goodness. I feel like I have been swept away to a blissful place with summer guests, backyard porch parties, walks on the beach, painting and time in my garden. I am keeping my “word” of the year, tend at the forefront of my mind during this busy season. It is… Read More
My sweet Kenny Chesney has done it again, not only reminding me that I will soon be able to dust off my flip flops, but speaking to me through his music. I am constantly re-evaluating my life, revisiting how I am spending my time, wanting to be more productive and present to my work. I… Read More
“Over the Dunes”, mixed media 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ A glorious hello to you! What have you noticed today that made you smile? Today I am appreciating my new studio!!! As I wrote in my last letter I moved studios at the beginning of the year. I am now at……Da Ta Da daaaaaaaa The Velvet Mill South… Read More
I have never been a ruthless decision maker but greatly admire those who are. You know, the friend who doesn’t flinch when saying no to a dinner invitation with someone who drains her. She is totally in tune with herself, knows what matters most and more importantly how she will feel after making this decision. There will… Read More
Happy First day of Fall! September always feels like a fresh start to me. Having taught for so long I can’t help but feel nostalgic of the new school year. Setting up my classroom was always fun for me and I loved pulling out all my new art supplies and planning how I was going to… Read More
Happy first day of Summer to you! Summer is by far the most favorite season of all to me and I couldn’t let it go by without sending a little love to you. I am sitting on my back deck today, admiring my garden, soaking in the bright sunshine and working on this website. Sending… Read More
