Life at the end of a paintbrush

Creativity As A Way Of Living: Insights from Th...
My funk of the past few months has continued. It seems never-ending—I show up to my studio, do the work needed for imminent deadlines, but my heart and enthusiasm seem...
Creativity As A Way Of Living: Insights from Th...
My funk of the past few months has continued. It seems never-ending—I show up to my studio, do the work needed for imminent deadlines, but my heart and enthusiasm seem...

The Artist's Way. Navigating The High's And Low...
For the past 15-plus years, I have been a professional artist. I have lived and breathed art. As an oil painter and illustrator, my passion has been paint, brushes, and...
The Artist's Way. Navigating The High's And Low...
For the past 15-plus years, I have been a professional artist. I have lived and breathed art. As an oil painter and illustrator, my passion has been paint, brushes, and...

Commonplace Books For Busy Brains
Every Friday night, my husband writes his weekend ‘To Do’ list: Clean car Fix flyscreen Clean gutters You get the idea. He has a notebook, dedicates a page per weekend,...
Commonplace Books For Busy Brains
Every Friday night, my husband writes his weekend ‘To Do’ list: Clean car Fix flyscreen Clean gutters You get the idea. He has a notebook, dedicates a page per weekend,...

This Is Me - I am an Artist - This is who I am....
When I first set up my Substack writing account, I was prompted to define what this space would be about. But before I could answer that, I found myself asking...
This Is Me - I am an Artist - This is who I am....
When I first set up my Substack writing account, I was prompted to define what this space would be about. But before I could answer that, I found myself asking...

More Is More - Photographing Flowers for Painti...
We’ve all heard the saying “Less is More” and the K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid) principle of minimalism, but as I sit here with two massive, exquisite bouquets wilting in...
More Is More - Photographing Flowers for Painti...
We’ve all heard the saying “Less is More” and the K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid) principle of minimalism, but as I sit here with two massive, exquisite bouquets wilting in...

Are We There Yet? (Welcome to my first Substack)
My youngest daughter graduated from university this week. She’s now the proud owner of a degree that certifies she has completed all the duties and commitments required for a Bachelor...
Are We There Yet? (Welcome to my first Substack)
My youngest daughter graduated from university this week. She’s now the proud owner of a degree that certifies she has completed all the duties and commitments required for a Bachelor...