Tag: life

  • Proof of Life

    Proof of Life

    As 2023 approaches, I am reflecting on the past and planning for the future. It’s my favorite part of winter: How did I grow? What do I hope for in the coming year? What is most important to me? In addition to my art journal, I primarily use three kinds…

  • Life Lately

    Life Lately

    Life has been a whirlwind these past few months: appointments, weddings, upheavals. I finished an old art journal and made a new one. Autumn is in full beautiful swing and I’m savoring every moment. If you’re interested, here’s what I’ve been reading, listening to, and watching lately: Chalk: The Arts…

  • Let Me Introduce Myself

    Let Me Introduce Myself

    If you’ve followed me and my art online for a while, you’ll know that I’m a self-taught artist and writer. I was creative from an early age, writing stories, building imaginary worlds, performing onstage, and drawing. In a high school art class I discovered the Altered Books Workshop, which introduced…

  • Finding Peace in Stressful Times

    Finding Peace in Stressful Times

    When life’s stress is overwhelming, I focus on the things that are right in front of me and eliminate everything extraneous.

  • The Best of Times, the Worst of Times

    The Best of Times, the Worst of Times

    On this emotional roller coaster, I am acutely aware of how much the good times are possible because of the bad times, and vice versa.