I am finally back in Oregon after three weeks of painting and leading my Embracing Magic art retreat in Ireland. I also spent an additional week in France (more on that later). WOW! I still don’t quite know what time zone I’m in, but I’m eager to get back to my studio.
I have tons of photos and stories to share, but first I want to thank Lora Murphy at Essence of Mulranny for hosting this retreat (and also hosting Painting with Fire!). She is a talented artist and a generous soul. 💕
I also want to thank the FABULOUS artists who joined me on the retreat for their enthusiasm and willingness to experiment as they encouraged each other throughout our…
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One day I just snapped.
That was it, things had to change. I grabbed a huge tote and filled it with things from the house and studio until it was full. And then I grabbed another one, and another. These were things I had purchased and loved, but I knew that now someone else could enjoy them too.
So what triggered this early spring cleaning? It started with one little painting.
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We are just moving from summer to fall where I live, and it seems like I’ve been distracted for the whole season. After not doing much socializing over the last couple of years, it’s been a wonderful but frenetic time. In just a few short months I’ve been to my high school reunion in Hawaii, travelled to the Oregon coast for a few days at the beach, done a couple of rounds of dog sitting and attended the wedding of a dear friend in Washington.
Sounds like fun? I won’t lie, it was. And since I recently painted my way into tendinitis, it was good timing. The problem was that I didn’t have a chance to reset, or in some cases to even unpack. The result was that my thoughts were
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Art is a unique blend of skill, emotion, culture and imagination. Music, poetry, dance, literature, and visual arts can all convey messages and ideas that otherwise would be difficult to express.
We’re all creative in different ways, and we all have a passion for something. So how do you combine the two? Whether you do something for yourself or for others, there can be great satisfaction in combining them.
I recently realized that…
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I recently traveled to Hawaii to attend my 🤐th high school reunion, where I got to hang out with friends who I rarely see except on social media. I also reconnected with a friend I hadn’t seen in decades!
Scott teaches second grade, and invited me to share a class with his budding artists. He was so enthusiastic that I said yes immediately. Scott recently introduced his kids to working with watercolor…
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