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

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

Surfboard Shopping Turns to Buying

It was bound to happen sooner or later.  I finally purchased a surfboard after much deliberation.  My hubby convinced me to go out and spend the money.  As you may know, I have a little trouble letting go of money and especially now that we just went through Financial Peace University. We drove an hour … Continue reading Surfboard Shopping Turns to Buying

The Master Painter

Today I'm sharing with you my love of the painting process. You may have noticed, if you are on my Facebook or Instagram pages, that I post pictures as I go. I'll start with what is called the under painting. Then, I'll add a layer for the background, sometimes it's the sky, ocean, mountains or … Continue reading The Master Painter