I've had several questions about the best way to ship paintings so I thought I'd share with you my best advice. I have shipped hundreds of paintings through the years and I can honestly say that I've only once had a painting damaged. This particular incident was when I shipped a rolled up ... READ the POST
Have Time – Will Paint
This is a strange time we are living in. In the midst of the COVID - 19 epidemic, people all over the world are finding themselves at home. We are not used to having this much time. Most of us pack in every moment with work, events, and other activities. We are rarely ever still. At ... READ the POST
Creating a Beautiful Space to Heal
Healthcare facilities are recognizing the importance of art. There is a new design trend for hospitals, clinics, and treatments centers. The importance of art is becoming more and more valued. We are no longer seeing barren walls along cold harsh hallways. Many new facilities are being ... READ the POST
Make Time To Paint: Tips and Advice
Raise your hand if you are completely satisfied with the amount of painting you do just for yourself... No? No one? This seems to be a big problem for so many of us. I recently asked about this in a Facebook post and it seems that so many of us are struggling with similar issues. So ... READ the POST
Reflecting on a Decade
Lots of changes over the past 10 years, both in my art and my life! Ten years ago everything was different! Well, almost everything. I was already working as an artist and I was married to my wonderful husband, but other than that, life looked pretty different! I lived in Wisconsin in the ... READ the POST
My Grandma’s Breckel Torte
Thanksgiving preparations have already begun in full force around my house. My parents who live in Wisconsin will arrive late Wednesday evening and my kids only have school Monday and Tuesday this week so I decided I better get what I could done this weekend. With my parents, our next door ... READ the POST