Three Florida RV Parks for Beach Camping

RV Life  About six years ago, I met my husband, Steve.  He's an avid RV'er.  I never stepped into an RV until we got together.  My first few trips were to his motorcycle races.  It took a little while for me to get used to staying in this small space. I felt a little more … Continue reading Three Florida RV Parks for Beach Camping

Surfing Through 40, Literally

So let me encourage you if you love surfing if it's always been a part of your life and you're not sure if you can get back to it, here are a few things to try...

Artist Goals – Art Life

Goals I Set As a Creative in 2019   I'm not big on New Year's resolutions anymore.  About a year ago I realized that all the goals that I had written down, had been accomplished.  When I made this realization, I decided to make a new goal list.     At the end of 2018, … Continue reading Artist Goals – Art Life

Artisan Alley, DeLand

For the past six months I’ve been setting up at the DeLand Farmer’s Market one Friday per month. If you’ve not been there, it’s worth the trip. Artisan Alley is filled with local artisans on Friday nights. I’ve seen some unique creations such as homemade dog biscuits, jewelry, soap and bat boxes. Families dine in … Continue reading Artisan Alley, DeLand

Is That You in the Painting?

Lately, I've been getting the same question over and over again.  Is that you in the painting.  Although I'm not painting myself, I am painting someone who represents the idealized version of surfing.  Hopefully, you can feel the isolation and peace under the water while viewing the duck diving surfer girls.  It's a quick moment … Continue reading Is That You in the Painting?

Making Time to Paint on our Recent Camping Trip

Our vacation was spent enjoying some of the natural beauty that Florida has to offer.  We visited Jacksonville Beach, Payne's Prairie, Devil's Den and Rainbow River.  We spent almost as much time biking, hiking, snorkeling and kayaking as we did resting.  If not, it sure felt like we did.  I'm still sore but it was … Continue reading Making Time to Paint on our Recent Camping Trip