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!!!