Moments of Clarity
Some of the greatest blessings one can receive in a lifetime are moments of clarity. Those serendipitous seconds when heaven shines a beam of light in the form of illuminated […]
Tag Archives: God
Carving a New Identity
Life is full of transitions! From child to young adult. From mother to empty nester. From full-time employee to retiree. With each new passage, some of what we used to […]
Broken Promises
Whether we live in realms of realism or dally in make-believe, broken promises snap off the tender twigs of trust we extend to ourselves and to others… We promise ourselves […]
The Nursery’s Magic: When Being is Enough
A stillness blankets the nursery while I rock baby to sleep. The only sounds are gentle pats and hush-filled whispers. The sliding rocker glides back and forth as she nestles sweetly […]
Use your Imperfect Talents
Use what talents you possess. For the world would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang the best. –Henry Van Dyke Self-doubt is definitely one of […]
When Change Causes the Blues
Have you ever noticed that change can cause dips into depression? I sure have! In fact, even the anticipation of change can stir up sadness over leaving the old to […]
In Need of Grace to Paint and to Give
Why do I torture myself so? I ask myself this every time I start a new portrait. The beginning seems so easy: ideas grace the mind…an outline drawn…the hollow of […]
Awaiting Inspiration for 2015
I sit in my art room, waiting for inspiration… An idea A purpose worthy of my time A face to grace the empty canvas The New Year dawns, and I […]
Fresh Starts: Invitations to Change
My favorite part of a painting is the beginning. It’s fun to see a face form on canvas—kind of like meeting a person for the first time. My recent painting […]
Refrain from the Identical 