Cheers to the Synchronicity of life

When everything just falls in place perfectly you know it's the divine working through us.. .   This lovely lady said she never goes to the 4th Ave. festival in Tucson.  She said she hasn't bought anything there in years.  She was there before it really opened, luckily I got there early too.  When I told her the story of this rabbit she fell in love.  It was painted on the day my nephew was suppose to be born.  It's called The Divine Within Us.  It celebrates that we are all divine spirits living in our human bodies and literally symbolizes the little divine baby inside my nieces belly.  I told her I sent this rabbit as a guide to help the baby in it's transition.  The baby came out just great FYI!  It was really beautiful colors and was on a reclaimed cabinet door a la Meg Harper style.  I love when life works like this - she loved everything about it.  It's like I did an animal commission for her of this colorful, fun rabbit and didn't even know it.  She sent me this pic of it on her wall at home. Blessings my friend!  

Get A Hat And See My Mule

Arizona Hatters had been looking for the perfect greeter for years and landed on my sweet mule painting for the pop o' color I am famous for : )   It looks like he is looking right at you!!!  Yayyy Tucson small business owners, now go buy a hat!!!  Thank you sooooooooooo much!!

Hiking at Usery Mountain with Melissa and Mary Ann

Getting out to smell the desert poppies with two of my favorite friends!  If you were really quiet on the hike you could hear the constant low hum of the bees, made me happy.  Breathtaking views on a stunning Arizona day!  So grateful : )

Snowshoes and Show Low

This desert girl doesn't get the opportunity to play in the snow very often!!  I got plenty of this white stuff in my youth growing up in upstate NY, so it brings me back to my childhood for sure.  I loved snowshoeing, who knew?  I was all caught up in the mystery of animal tracks and being able to explore without a trail!  That cold fresh air feels sooooooo good.  I loved White Mountain Lake and the beautiful shadow the tree made.  You can barely see the snow covered picnic table in the frozen lake too.  I loved my snowy transition from 2018 to 2019.  It's a fabulous year already and it just started!!!  P.S.  I also loved driving home to 60 degree weather and saying good bye to the cold, just sayin'.

Over 1000 paintings sold

9 years ago if you had ever told me I would be sitting at my computer writing about how I sold over 1000 paintings I wouldn't believe you.  It has been a roller coaster, a God send, an adventure and a miracle!!!  I am clear on my purpose of bringing joy and light to the world.  I am not shy about it anymore.  My ripple is growing and it feels so good, a win/win for my collectors and myself.  I am grateful for this journey.  Thank you angels, friends, family, everyone who has helped me along the way!!!  I cherish every moment!

The mouse ran up the clock

I love when people share where they've hung my paintings.  This one of a kind clock turned art has the perfect home above the front door.  Has THE cutest mouse on it named Hick Dickory.   It hangs in one of my dearest collectors homes in the Phoenix area. 

Twins

This lovely woman giggled hysterically when she walked in my booth and walked straight over to this painting.  When I saw the resemblance we knew we needed to capture this on film.  It's called "Future So Bright" and it ended up as a Christmas present from a husband to a wife in Bend, Oregon. It was painted on a cabinet door with corrugated tin as the frame.  My inspiration was spurred by the presidential election.  I wanted to create a future so bright for our country regardless of who won!!!   So fun : )

Studio on the fly in Bozeman, MT

I love painting from my studio on the fly!!  It's so exhilarating to be outside in the elements painting and hearing the birds and wind.  Sometimes storms come in and it's pretty challenging . . . Mother Nature speaks to me all the time.  This wild black beauty was painted in Bozeman, MT this past July with a view of the mountains in distance.  You can find it on my website "Passion is Powerful Medicine". 

Connecting with Nature

Tory and I recently had the opportunity to go to Wilson Lake outside of Prescott, AZ and get a little paddle boarding excitement.  It was such a beautiful lake to explore with our BFFs from Sedona, Wendy and Larry.  I LOVE ARIZONA.  Such a soul nourishing trip.  I always feel rejuvenated after being in nature, aaaaahhhhhhh.  Thank you planet earth for your amazing technicolor wonders. 

My Studio at home

I love my studio!  It brings me great joy to face a huge bay window facing north.  I've watched the children in my neighborhood walk to and from school for over 7 years.  Watched them grow up.  I love the tomato soup red color in my studio.  So energizing and passionate.  I love the people who come and help make things and inspire me.  Lots and lots of love.  I am grateful for this space, for this adventure, for this painting!!!

kitchen rabbit perfecto!!

Tom from Colorado was kind enough to share where his NEW painting hung in his home.  I really love how it sets the kitchen off and makes it come alive.  It looks like it was made to go there!!  Thanks Tom!!

Being in the Flow

Some artists see the finished piece before they even begin.  Every color, texture, piece of the puzzle is mapped and ready for them to complete before they even begin.  They have done sketches and color choices and really decided how it's going to go so there is just the actual doing to complete.  Not me.  I enjoy starting with whatever piece I get inspiration from first.  It could be their eyes or starting with the darkest color or whatever I feel most definite on.  Then the rest kind of unfolds as it may taking turns left and right whenever the mood strikes.  It flows, I flow with it. 

Vets office gets some sparkle

So grateful for Dr. Jane in Casper, WY.  Her new office looks so great with the additional sprinkle of colorful animals on her walls.  Yay!! 

Dreamy Down Time

Taking the time to just watch snow fall and birds fly especially this time of year is therapeutic for me.  I was fortunate enough to do both up in the White Mountain Lakes area over the holidays.  So peaceful and soothing to the soul.  This shot is January 1st, 2015 right when the sun was coming up.  Ahhhhhhh, you can feel the wonder and the cold crisp blanket of snow. 

Sabino Canyon

Thought this was an appropriate post for an almost Halloween spooky tree moment.  Tory and I participated in an art festival in Tucson last weekend and we were able to finally go to Sabino Canyon for a hike to help celebrate our 23rd Anniversary.  What a stunning place, especially after a storm : ).  We live in such an amazing state!   Go out and enjoy it!!! 

Streaming Goodness

No matter how many mountain streams, and waterfalls my travels take me to they never cease to take my breath away.  There is an instant of joy, awe, amazement, soothing energy, and sheer delight that sweeps me up and takes me away.  I am so grateful to be in their presence and share the gift if even for just a moment.  Thank you mother nature.  This one was right in downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado. 

Me-n-Elvis

Let your freak flag fly high!!

I just love the randomness of life and the colorful people who live it full out.  I love this man!!  Elvis put on this outfit and went out in public to have fun, make people feel good and who cares what else!  He sure made me smile and I enjoyed watching him brighten the lives of others.  Let's all do that as often as possible and let Elvis continue to inspire us. 

Gnarly Dude

This super old adobe house was in Tubac, AZ.  I visit this town once a year in the winter and I am always amazed at the ominous nature of the forest in winter there.  It is so woven and intertwined mesquite trees and such.  It strikes an emotion in me no other place I visit does. 

Majesty in Motion Poster

This poster will be available for sale through the Tubac Festival of the Arts even being held February 5-9th.  I even get to sign 300 of them!!  I found this on the Tubac Chambers website at  http://www.tubacaz.com/tubac-festival-of-the-arts/ It features a gorgeous running coyote that was painted on reclaimed airplane metal from a hanger in Mesa, AZ.  Wahoooo

Patience is a Cigar Box Virtue

This sweet child met me this summer in Jackson, Wy. at an art festival and absolutely fell in love with my fabulous reclaimed cigar box purses.  Much to her dismay her mom would not let her get one at the time and found out I would be in Albuquerque at the Balloon Fiesta art festival and she'd have to wait.  Her mom told me she had mentioned me and the purse several times after.  They came to the Balloon Fiesta and hunted me down and mom was relieved to find me needless to say!  Yippeee she picked a great one, Mexican Wolf with a woven pop top strap and all!!