NEW YEAR, NEW HOME, NEW ME (?) – Travel and Art Journal
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NEW YEAR, NEW HOME, NEW ME (?) – Travel and Art Journal

New Year Reflections I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions as they typically fail and are frequently not SMART – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. That being said, the dawn of a new year is a good time to reflect on where I want to be in twelve months and develop strategies to get…

The Vagabond Artist is Almost Home – Travel and Art Journal Practices
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The Vagabond Artist is Almost Home – Travel and Art Journal Practices

This post serves as an update of my journey and how I’ve been able to incorporate travel and art journal practices while on the road. More Exploring of Oro Valley, Arizona Honey Bee Trail Within walking distance of our rental house is an amazing trail that winds through Honey Bee Canyon.  On one side of…

The 3 Best Apps to Boost Creativity and Healing
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The 3 Best Apps to Boost Creativity and Healing

So many resources are available today for personal growth and healing.  I am a big fan of those that can be easily accessed from your phone via an application.  I’ve tried many over the years and like to find free apps – try before you buy!  The following are my favorites and all three are…

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SoulCollage®

This week I taught a class at our Evergreen Arts monthly meeting.  The topic was collage, specifically SoulCollage® although I did introduce and share many of my collage practices.    What is SoulCollage®?  SoulCollage® is a unique blend of spiritual practice and the fun of collage. It is an intuitive collage process created by Seena Frost that is easy for anyone…

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In My Studio

Last week I managed to complete four of the “taster” lessons from Tamara LaPorte’s Kaleidoscope session.  T tried to choose lessons that used a medium I wasn’t comfortable using or a subject that I don’t typically draw/paint.  Two of the subjects were portraits and those I tend to lean towards, but the medium was different…