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Positive Change

August 25, 2020March 29, 2021 Aprille

While COVID kickstarted a lot of personal changes, it hasn't been all negative.

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Finding Emily

May 18, 2019March 29, 2021 Aprille

Like any great teacher, Emily Carr challenges me to ask "What do I need to learn here?"

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Art in process
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11 Inspirational Quotes for a Working Artist

March 4, 2019March 16, 2021 Aprille

11 quotes that inspire me to keep showing up in my studio, no matter how I feel.

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My Cure for Procrastination

February 17, 2019March 16, 2021 Aprille

Procrastination comes in many forms but I discovered a cure for mine and it works like a charm. I just had to apply Hemingway's writing advice to my painting.

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Take Time To Enjoy the Gift

January 8, 2019December 20, 2020 Aprille

The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work. - Emile Zola Time away is a gift This year, being away for a whole month was a first for both of us. A month changes things, providing distance and perspective. It made me see I was in danger of filling… Continue reading Take Time To Enjoy the Gift

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