It’s the beginning of the month and this means a new book and new chalkboard quote in my studio. Things are full around the studio, painting, sharing new lessons (check out this week’s Youtube lesson on painting Sunset Skies), snow days, kids activities. I like calling this time “full” instead of “busy.” This archived blog […]
Here we are, almost March and time is flying. I promised I would share my updated 2020 reading challenge list! As I mentioned in my recent 2019 Best Art Books of the Year post, I also am challenging myself to read on a more personal level. Reading used to be a way I escaped from […]
I can’t count how many times I’ve turned to a book when I’m feeling low, when my art spirit is eager but tired. Discouragement is common amongst artists. So many I speak to are just striving and striving, but not necessarily thriving. The creeping threat of burnout, wondering where the joy went, how to approach […]
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