“Blessed is the Season which engages the Whole World in a conspiracy of LOVE” ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie Dear Tina, I feel like I have been in a bit of a fog the past few months, not really myself but striving to be “the best version of myself”. The holidays were different this year without… Read More
Hello Sweet T, The past few months have been some of the most challenging of my life. It seems just when I am able to pick myself up and find my optimism some other unbearably sad thing happens to me or someone I care about. I hold true to the belief that things will get better and that… Read More
Dear Tina, I want to thank you for the beautiful picture you posted remembering my brother John. I have not been myself since he passed last week. Waves of emotions overcome me and I don’t know how to “be”. So much of how I define myself is through positive thought and optimism and I don’t… Read More
Hello Sweet T How are you? I finished ReVision 117 and decided to go with the smaller paintings. I felt like I needed more time with the other paintings I shared in my last letter. Our work opens up new ideas for me and it often takes time to process them. The weather has been amazingly… Read More
Hello Sweet T, How are you? All set for Christmas? I spent most of yesterday and last night getting my shopping done. I was WAY behind this year! After the Open Studio I got busy catching up on holiday stuff at home and fulfilling orders for my shop. I just sold TWO original paintings as… Read More
Dear Tina, I came across this peacock photo I took at the Brimfield Antique show and for some reason it reminded me of us. I think we are “the weirdos” you wrote about in your last letter (which totally cracked me up by the way!). I know this is a busy weekend but wanted to… Read More
Dear Sweet T & friends, Do you remember when I started this painting? Yes, it was back in November and I was nestled in with my “goddess sister” Michelle in NH at a lovely cabin in the woods. It was the first snow of the season and just after Thanksgiving. You can read more about it… Read More
Dear Tina & friends~ I have to tell you the morning after my Open Studio I slept until almost 9:30! I rare treat let me tell you! If it wasn’t for our cat Teege scratching at my bedroom door I think I could have slept all morning. I have been SO tired lately and this… Read More
Dear Tina & friends, I found this quote on Jessica Swift’s blog and loved it so much I wanted to share it with you. The picture is by artist Lori Portka and I just love the bright, fun colors and saying. Although I keep a daily gratitude journal my entries haven’t been as “daily” as… Read More
Dear Tina & friends~ I have some WONDERFUL news I wish to share with you! I have been chosen as one of RAW Hartford’s artists for 2012!!! RAW is an exciting collaborative event showcasing many up and coming artists for a ONE OF A KIND night of creativity. First off, I am honored to be… Read More
Hello Sweet T & friends! My life seems to be a whirlwind of adventure and magical days spent with people who continue to inspire me and leave an imprint on my heart. Today I wish to start my day with gratitude and share a glimmer of one of those special days. For the past three years… Read More
When I went home for a visit a few weeks ago my mom & I went out in search of the Artful Blogging Magazine Tina & I are featured in. I felt so shy on the inside as we set out on our adventure, having to pinch myself to believe we are actually in… Read More
Dear Tina & friends~ I have been thinking a lot about my time in NH with Artward Bound at the Holderness School. One of my favorite experiences took place the last morning of the workshops. The students, artists and faculty met before the last workshops to write thank you notes to each other. We each wrote… Read More
We are over the moon excited to announce the lucky winners of our first ever, fabuloso art giveaway!!! CONGRATULATIONS Jeannine, Jackie & Cassie! WE could not be happier for you. Your gifts will be lovingly placed in the mail this week awaiting their new home. Do not fret if you didn’t win this time as… Read More
