Category: Creative Process

  • “Begin.”

    This year feels like a “beginning” season for me — art, writing, faith, and even the slow work of building a little retreat space at home through gardening and sustainability. I don’t have a perfect plan, and I’m not trying to force one. I’m simply choosing to begin again, take small steps, and trust God…

  • Daily Doodles as Spiritual Practice

    Reflections on three “daily doodle” creations and using them as spiritual practice

  • When Your Creative Practice Feels Too Hard: Finding Flow in Simple Seasons

    When overloaded, switching out complex activities for a simpler, modified version can be a great act of self-care. Find ways to do what brings you joy during these busier seasons, without adding extra stress.

  • I’ve been thinking a lot lately about why I create. Not the surface-level “because I love art” answer, but the deeper question that keeps surfacing during my Thursday night live sessions: Am I creating for joy, or am I creating for purpose? It’s a question that’s been dancing around my heart, especially as I’ve shifted…

  • Exploring the Vibrant World of Mixed Media Artwork: Techniques, Tips, and Inspiration

    SEO Meta-Description:Dive into the colorful and creative realm of mixed media artwork! Discover unique techniques, essential tools, artistic inspiration, and answers to your top questions about this captivating art form. Introduction Mixed media artwork is like a playground for creativity, where different materials, textures, and techniques come together to create something truly magical. It’s not…

  • Have you ever noticed how childhood memories shape our creative journey? For me, it started in garden centers, watching my parents select new additions for our landscape. While young-me dreaded the inevitable weeding sessions, those early experiences planted seeds of creativity that would bloom in unexpected ways years later. The Sensory Symphony of Gardens There’s…

  • Works In Progress:  Finding Beauty in the Waiting

    Hidden treasures aren’t always buried in the ground. Sometimes they’re stashed in studio corners, waiting patiently on half-finished canvases. This weekend’s spring cleaning revealed not just forgotten art pieces, but precious memories and valuable lessons about growth, patience, and God’s perfect timing. As I sorted through my studio this weekend, each unfinished canvas told a…

  • Welcome to the Magical World of Zentangle! Did you ever doodle in the margins of your notebooks and suddenly feel like a creative genius? Well, Zentangle art is basically that—except way cooler, more intentional, and (bonus points!) you can actually call it art. Zentangle is a structured yet relaxing method of creating intricate patterns, one…