Dear Friends, As we mentioned in our previous letter, we have been reviewing what is working and not working on our blog. We are changing our “Mindfulness” category that we typically post mid-month to a much wider category called “Inspiration”. This way we can still write about our mindfulness practices but also include books we are… Read More
Dear Friends, We visited Baltimore, Maryland recently to attend the Light City Festival. Above is a short video of what we saw. We were so impressed by all the friendly people we encountered in this city, everyone from our Uber drivers to the people on the street. We would definitely go back. You may like to… Read More
Dear Laura, I wanted to remind you of one of the artists you researched during graduate school. You showed me how Friedensreich Hundertwasser created paintings and architecture inspired and made for nature. Did you know he also designed flags, stamps, posters, and coins? As one of our earliest environmentalists, he challenged the industrial nature of… Read More
“Painting embodies the warmth of one’s emotions,” says artist Sun Xun, demonstrating his unique painting technique in settings that have personal resonance for him. From his Beijing studio, the artist explains his use of both historical and fantastical imagery in “Mythological Time” (2016) Dear Laura, In the midst of following Art Basel in Miami, I… Read More
Hello! We wanted to share this fantastic resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. They have a brilliant idea of asking contemporary artists to speak about their favorite piece of art at the MET. It’s called the Artist Project. It is such a simple idea, but has inspired us… Read More
Dear Laura, I found this video and it reminded me of why I am teaching. I know it is a bit dramatic, however this vulnerability is what drives a lot of our decisions. We can’t expose that vulnerability if we are always being criticised or redirected to someone else’s agenda (i.e. modern education and standardization). I… Read More
Dear Laura & Readers, I thought you would like this video about creativity. It hits on the central piece of our work together (our essential questions for this website) about trusting, collaborating, and simply showing up and doing the WORK rather than creativity being something that some are born with and some are not. Let… Read More
Dear Laura, I think Banksy is one of the most brilliant artists of our time. He points to the absurdity of the art world (its excesses and inflation of art worth), our numbness to the violence of our day, questioning what art is, and just a fantastic sense of humor (ex, “the grumpier you are the… Read More
Dear Tina, My friend Annie Wildey shared this artist, Elise Morris with me and I really responded to her thoughtful process. As seen in the video she uses her camera in much the same way we do for capturing inspiration. I was immediately drawn to her palette and have similar feelings about how the use of… Read More
I found this on Pam Garrison’s blog and it made me laugh and cry all at the same time. I think it is a true testament to doing what you love, the creative process, always doing your BEST and staying TRUE to your heart and soul. I especially love his affirmations at the end. Pretty… Read More
Dear Tina, We have had many phone conversations about this exact topic and I wondered if you had seen this video. I love how he shares what is possible and encourages curiosity, wonder, imagination and self-taught learning as this is where we both believe the real magic happens. It got me juiced up for sure… Read More
Read about this new series HERE. Dear Tina, Your first Vision in our new series reminded me of my travels to Italy and all the architecture my eyes memorized. Everything was a feast for the visual, even the graffiti. The old buildings had such character with the layers and layers of paint. I thought of… Read More
Hey there~ I am in what I call “studio disaster” creative mode getting ready for my display at the Mystic Arts Center. They will have 30 artisan’s showing their work until the end of December including my friend Dora’s BEAUTIFUL jewelry. I still need to finish inventorying everything. I am close but it takes longer… Read More
Dear Laura, I have been doing some research on artists I would like to share with my Drawing I students at the College of Charleston this semester and came across Mary Heilmann on the Art 21 website. She has many insightful comments throughout the video about her art practice but one struck a chord with… Read More
I have been a long admirer of Elizabeth Gilbert and really appreciated her perspective on creative genius. How many of you have had this experience? Such a juicy topic for conversation! Hope to start one…Laura
Artist, Robin Luciano Beaty: She is having an Open studio THIS weekend! I have been in love with Robin Luciano Beaty’s work since I first saw it at the Three Graces Gallery in NH many years ago. I remember the day, I had just picked up the beautiful wedding band Brett had made for me from Kaya (It… Read More
There is such MAGIC in visiting an artists’ studio, don’t you think? You get a rare little peek into their private, creative space and are given this amazing gift as they share their soulful environment with you. You never know how you will be moved and invigorated and I find that so intoxicating. Maybe… Read More
Dear Friends, We have had many conversations around holding our ideas secret for fear of someone taking our ideas as their own. For those who choose to participate in having an online presence (blog, website, facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc etc), this really cuts to the heart of why have an online presence at all. Why… Read More
Hello dear friends! Lately my life seems to be moving nowhere fast, yet at the same time I am getting a lot accomplished. I spent most of my studio day yesterday organizing, rearranging and taking the first ever inventory of my art supplies. In the back of my mind I kept thinking there were… Read More
Can art change the WORLD? How about your PERCEPTION? I ABSOLUTELY loved this video from the TED talks and wanted to share it with you. This little french artist JR is SO inspiring! I would love to know if your perception of street art shifted after watching this. I especially love the work he did towards… Read More
Hello Sweet T & Friends! As many of you know I have been in NH teaching at the Holderness School for their Artward Bound program. I just wanted to stop in and say hello and let you know how much I miss you! Things are moving quickly in NH and I am already on my… Read More
I saw this on Jen Gray’s blog and just LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I could watch it over and over and have…So beautiful! Enjoy! Laura p.s. Don’t forget to leave a comment so we can enter you in our ART GIVEAWAY! We will draw a name TOMORROW!
Dear Tina & friends~ Grab a cup of coffee, sit back and give this a little thought. I just loved listening to her! Isn’t it always about connection? So grateful to have so many wonderful connections and friends in my life. Love your way…Laura
Happy Almost New Year! Quotes and art are two of my favorite things and this video merges both beautifully. I was especially inspired to learn how Abraham Lincoln triumphed over so many obstacles. May inspiration & joy find you in the coming new year…xoLaura (& Tina too!)
A wild hello to you! Okay, so you may not know this about me but I am a little bit country. Yep, it’s true! Although my parents took a liking to “the oldies” (which I still am known to rock out to) I found my early influence in country music while practically living at my… Read More
Hello dear friends, I saw this video on Boho girl’s blog and just LOVED it! It got me wondering if having time to yourself was important to you? Some of my favorite times are walking alone in the woods. It is where I clear my head and gain inspiration. What are your favorite ways to… Read More
I found this on Creative Thursday’s blog and thought I would share…xoLaura
A little something on a Sunday evening…. Hello Tina & friends~ Here is a fun little video about ART that I saw on the fabulous Jen Gray’s blog. Enjoy! Laura
Good old Joseph Campbell once said, “Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.” This quote is a mantra I keep in the back of my mind as I continue to test this theory and follow my creative dream of being an artist. Since the day I decided to… Read More
