Dear Friends, Laura and I have said “I just don’t have time to create art” many times while attending to our various life commitments, whether it has been personal (marriage, raising children) or professional (working outside our studio or tending to art business matters). Is this really true though? Yes, things happen and sometimes we temporarily have to step… Read More
Dear Laura and friends, This is my third year writing about being a mother and an artist. This type of post bubbles up in my mind every year as my children’s summer vacation starts. In speaking with a friend the other day about this very topic I was able to articulate that being a… Read More
Some people argue that Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark holiday. I see that commercialism side to it but this year I want to focus on it as a day of awareness of the most important of human qualities- our ability to love. As I age I see that this is the only thing that matters. … Read More
As the last day of summer slipped away yesterday I am reminded of a favorite phrase I once heard from another Mom: “the days are long and the years are short”. My boys return to school today bright with anticipation of a fresh start to the new year. The first day is always full of… Read More
Dear Laura and Friends, This past Spring I was busily working on my sculptures and have recently had them photographed by Leigh Webber. I have learned the hard way that paying for excellent photos will always help you down the road. I have been taking these photographs and talking with local gallery owners as well… Read More
Dear Laura and Friends, I seem to write an annual post about being an artist and parent this time of year. HERE is last year’s post. I suppose I’ll make this an annual post. On the verge of spending a lot more time with my two young sons I always start to plan how to… Read More
