While I always keep various journals—including one specifically for this class—I decided to take things a step further. Right now, I’m working in an 11x14 mixed media journal, using it as a space for mark making and layered spreads. These are techniques I teach and continue to practice even when I’m not in the classroom.
Read MoreI've spent the last couple of months tucked a way in my cozy art space…
Read MoreLately, I've been diving into a mix of books and magazines, and I thought it’d be fun to share a little roundup of what I’ve been reading…
Read MoreI've always felt deeply connected to the cycles of the seasons. This rhythm has become ingrained in me, shaped not only by the natural world but also by years spent in school—both as a student and later as a teacher.
Read MoreThe days are growing shorter, and the air carries a familiar chill—winter is approaching. This year, the winter solstice falls on Saturday, December 21st, marking the season's official arrival. Over the years, I’ve come to deeply appreciate this time of year. Winter offers a natural invitation to slow down, reflect, and embrace stillness. It’s also the perfect season for journaling—a discovery I made a few years ago.
Read MoreArtist dates are something I’m making a conscious effort to include more often in my creative practice (read more about artist dates here). I recently realized it had been far too long since my last one, so I decided to change that with a visit to the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) - which offers art spanning everything from contemporary works to classical masterpieces and beyond.
Read MoreThis past August, I celebrated my 50th birthday—a milestone that inspired me to pause and reflect. Lately, I’ve been gradually editing and refining my vision for how I want to navigate the next few decades of life. One of the things I wanted to get back to was my own learning.
Read MoreMay and June have been a whirlwind of activity and I’m finally pausing to share a few things like, what I’ve been reading lately…
Read MoreI knew I was an artist before I ever painted a thing because I had such a desire to create it wouldn’t leave me alone. I would visit a museum, or see something on Pinterest, or read a creative blog post and think, “I want to do that!” But, I didn’t know where or how to start. Have you ever felt the same?
Read MoreOne of the benefits of teaching mixed media classes is that it encourages my own creative play. Collage is something that I have used in the past to add interesting details or texture to my mixed media art work. I more recently started practicing it on it’s own when I began teaching mark making and gelli printing to adults.
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