I know I said I was taking 40 days to do an internet fast but jeez lou-eez it's not been easy! I had to sneak in and say howdy just to let you know that I haven't abandoned my blog. Just too… Read More

"Janquilt33" has won the last heart from the week of hearts. I will be sending her an email to let her know.(To view all the hearts, click here.) Read More

A:  When it’s a leaf. Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but  I wanted to share some tips and giveaway this last heart to one of my blog visitors.Since I… Read More

So here we are at Day 10, the final day of my sharing about what I learned from self publishing my art. It all boils down to the fact that I want to keep going. I am ready to begin another c… Read More

Besides my pitches on social media, how else was anyone going to find out about my 20 page self published e-digest called "Reflection and Sparks"?In the beginning, it's about distribution an… Read More

Once I commit to a project, I go full blast and forget to eat. But not everyone shares my enthusiasm. I am learning to be patient with myself and others.I was listening to an interview Chase… Read More

Take your friends, followers and fans behind the scenes.Give insights. Share how an idea evolved and tell about the inspiration. There's always a story behind the story and in the… Read More

Even though it's called "self" publishing, there's no way you can do it by yourself.I suggest talking to others who self publish. A co-worker of mine who publishes his photography let m… Read More

When it involves technology it's all about the learning curve and searching for information.Once I had the artwork, I looked at examples and researched websites for ways to publish, print an… Read More

When the artwork started piling up, I knew I had enough to put in a book or magazine. I made a prototype. I cut and pasted and used photocopies to layout the pages. From there I went online Read More

When I began, I didn't have a clear outcome for publishing my art.What I did notice was how I felt while putting it all together.Passion. My best advice for anyone looking to self publi… Read More

The following quote provided the inspiration that made me realize I have something to share that others may need. I am not special, we all have something to share that others may need!"Essen… Read More

I've been celebrating the success of "Reflection and Sparks", and thought I'd post about it for the next 10 days here on my blog. It's always fun to celebrate when our work gets publish… Read More

In case you're wondering how "Reflection & Sparks" came about, it was through my sketchbooks. I have pages and pages of journaling and collaged images.I teach at the local community coll… Read More

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Mostly I've been busy with Reflection & Sparks Vol. 2.I will have an announcement about that on April 22 (my birthday). Now I am ready for a new challenge…It's the 100-Day Projec… Read More

There are plenty of artists/coaches who offer classes and tutorials to convince us that we are creative. I make no claim to try and persuade anyone of this because I believe that we are born… Read More

The Watercolor Society of Houston invited artist, Eric Wiegardt to the monthly meeting. When I walked in the room this is what I saw on the walls...He paints very loosely and though his… Read More

Today’s post gives you a glimpse of how I created an art journal page for Valentine’s Day last month. 1. I start with a page of stream of consciousness writing2.  I pai… Read More

Did you ever have an idea that you can't stop thinking about?I am constantly jotting down ideas or sketches for all kinds of art projects, but the one thing that has been on my mind lately h… Read More

Ever since Int'l Quilt Market, I've been totally inspired to create more patterns. So I took up the challenge on Instagram that BalzerDesigns posted, "hashtag 28 patterns". Check o… Read More

A week of hearts is complete with today's heArt. It's been fun making these and sharing them on social media. I really wanted to inspire others to create their own DIY valentines beause it's… Read More

"The love we takeis equal to the love we make"- The Beatles Read More

We are not a dropin the oceanWe arethe oceanin a drop Read More

Be curious about life.Be engaged in the magic of the moment.Be in your heart Read More

Step into our own fullnesssharing our hearts with couragewhile allowing ourunique light to be seenToday is a full moon in Leo Read More

Today begins "A Week of HeArts"I will post a fabric collage heArt for the next 7 days.I hope it inspires you to create your own DIY heArt for Valentine's day Read More

"I call Divine Order into my heart.In the right time,in the right way,let my offering become availablefor the good of all."(from "Outrageous Openness" by Tosha Silver)  Read More