Even though I won awards for teaching Art, I know what it’s like to struggle with finding time to create art, because years ago, that struggle consumed my life. I know what it’s like to wake up and feel lost and filled with grief. And to lay down at night thinking about how in five years, I lost my ...

The question for today is: Have you, or do you know someone, who has suffered from mental illness (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia etc.)??? Let's light up those 'YES's' , in the comments, to show that it is more common than not!!

Today is #BellLetsTalk . Today this is where eve...

Today's #FridayFinds isn't an object but something I found that you and I can do. It is a grounding exercise. This grounding exercise really helps you to calm your anxiety and help you focus on the present. Watch the video and find out how to do this simple exercise.

Do you like FREE stuff? Well I ...

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This Art & Soul Insider, we will look at the Principle of Design of Rhythm. Rhythm suggests movement or action. You can get rhythm by the repetition of the Elements of Design (line, shapes, colours etc.) in a picture.

Here is rhythm in lines. Notice the sense of movement.

And here is rhythm...

(posted on former website 1.29.2020)

I don’t know where to begin. In fact, I have tried to put this down on paper before, numerous times, but I didn’t know where to begin....or even how to begin.

A great deal has passed since my last blog or update on my webpage (Last blog 10.24.2017). It’s not that...

(posted on former website 10.24.17)

(posted on former website 1.28.2015)

Today is #BellLetsTalk Campaign.  And today, Bell, a telecommunications company, puts 5 cents for every tweet of #BellLetsTalk towards mental health initiatives.  I like this type of company promotion as it helps others.  Money is raised, but it also raises the ...

(post from former website 12.15.2013)

In October, I went to an amazing conference hosted by Patti Digh.  My brain and heart are still soaking in all the information, creativity and spirit from those 4 days in Atlanta.

Tonight is the deadline to submit to present at next year’s conference in San Fran...

(posted on former webpage 1.31.2013)

The song Bring on the Wonder, sung by Sarah McLachlan and written by Susan Enan, spoke to me a year ago.  Sarah’s Laws of Illusion CD showcases many songs that express her hauntingly beautiful voice. Bring on the Wonder ‘wowed’ me and matched my mood and mindset...