Life is certainly not about being perfect or achieving perfection. In my opinion, perception is subjective and within perceived perfection is variation. When we let go of the goal of perfection and expectations is when we welcome true living. We live the richest lives...
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Coping During Corona Crisis
The #corona crisis has certainly required a total shift in everything we do and take for granted. When first instructed to “stay in place,” I imaged that I’d have so much glorious time to paint and be creative. I was worried about family and how this disease would...
Shitty Days Should Be Creative Days!
Some days it feels like it might have been better to just stay in bed. Today was one of those days... everything in one way or another seemed to either go wrong or present an issue. I won’t bore you with all the details but suffice it to say that I’ve essentially...
What Does Being Busy Mean to You?
Busy. That’s a word everyone uses way too much. What does it mean to you? Sometimes I find myself busy with nonsensical tasks that neither have value nor meaning in the grand scope. Running errands, filing paper or household maintenance. Sometimes I wish I could use...
Road Trip
When I was young, I could get lost in the sky. The cloud formations, the beautiful palette of colors decorating the sky and the wonder of the unknown. I’ve always assumed it was some sort of hopeful longing to catch a glimpse of my grandmother, who died far too young....
Remembering First Date with Art
This is a view of Lake Erie from the East 9th Street Pier in Cleveland, Ohio. The painting is in oil on a gallery canvas that measures approximately 20x60. The location is where the couple who commissioned me to do the painting, had their first date. It currently...






