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all the circles

My suitcases are packed. One will be marked HEAVY…it's filled with paper, paint, stamps, and lots of punches. Circle punches. I'm really looking forward to this last workshop at Valley Ridge. I know these girls will rock the circles with suns, moons, and their own personal flair to make a unique visual journal. The results will be celebrated, but it is just a small part of what we get from participating in an event like this one. Of course I hope that the 'process' will expand the vision and perspective of each artist as to how to approach art-making in journals, and in general. And I hope that they leave with enthusiasm to keep the momentum going. I do know this: it's impossible to leave unaffected by the experience. That's not a reflection of me…I'm simply the ambassador for creativity on this particular weekend, at this location. When eager creatives gather, and open their hearts and heads to embrace What's Possible, magic happens. We all learn from each other. Discoveries are made and shared and the energy in the studio multiplies. Confidence grows. Efforts validated. Authenticity recognized. Art celebrated. The circles of Friendship widen.

In July 2003 I prepared a handful of projects for With one Palette, found in Somerset Studio Jan/Feb 2004. I look at this album and cannot believe it's been nine years…tucked inside the front cover is a Sun-themed soundtrack, which started me off as I collected tracks for the Synchroncity workshop playlist. Thanks to my media device I am able to present over 50 songs and I'm not limited to what will squeeze onto a cd. So that has changed, but my use of favorite images and default colors has not evolved much. I'm fine with that – I think it's not a bad thing to have go-to crutches in our process – not to rehash but to stretch how we use them.

A new Sun song on the list, reminds me of this past summer. Energizing and fun….

And an old favorite. It actually will be a New Moon on Monday.

See you next week. *waves*

October 11, 2012
all the circles

My suitcases are packed. One will be marked HEAVY…it's filled with paper, paint, stamps, and lots of punches. Circle punches. I'm really looking forward to this last workshop at Valley Ridge. I know these girls will rock the circles with suns, moons, and their own personal flair to make a unique visual journal. The results will be celebrated, but it is just a small part of what we get from participating in an event like this one. Of course I hope that the 'process' will expand the vision and perspective of each artist as to how to approach art-making in journals, and in general. And I hope that they leave with enthusiasm to keep the momentum going. I do know this: it's impossible to leave unaffected by the experience. That's not a reflection of me…I'm simply the ambassador for creativity on this particular weekend, at this location. When eager creatives gather, and open their hearts and heads to embrace What's Possible, magic happens. We all learn from each other. Discoveries are made and shared and the energy in the studio multiplies. Confidence grows. Efforts validated. Authenticity recognized. Art celebrated. The circles of Friendship widen.

In July 2003 I prepared a handful of projects for With one Palette, found in Somerset Studio Jan/Feb 2004. I look at this album and cannot believe it's been nine years…tucked inside the front cover is a Sun-themed soundtrack, which started me off as I collected tracks for the Synchroncity workshop playlist. Thanks to my media device I am able to present over 50 songs and I'm not limited to what will squeeze onto a cd. So that has changed, but my use of favorite images and default colors has not evolved much. I'm fine with that – I think it's not a bad thing to have go-to crutches in our process – not to rehash but to stretch how we use them.

A new Sun song on the list, reminds me of this past summer. Energizing and fun….

And an old favorite. It actually will be a New Moon on Monday.

See you next week. *waves*

October 11, 2012
i’m glowing

What a fabulous event! The nervous anticipation quickly melted away as I walked into the classroom and started meeting the enthusiastic artists who came ready to learn, make connections, and crank out some really cool work. It was a joy to embrace old friends, to be introduced to faces with familiar names, and to meet so many new creatives at this venue. It was a great location, was so well run, and was just pure fun. I love the energy that fills a room when open minds and open hearts are on full display. I wish I would have taken more photos as evidence because I loved what I saw on the tables – each artist bringing their own flair to the process. It was a beautiful thing to witness. I am glowing.

Special thanks to Maggie, Rebecca, Bev, and Jenn, for having me and hosting CREATE NJ. I look forward to next year! Same time, same place. Thanks to all the shoppers who stopped by my table on vendor night. Fallon was my assistant, and felt like a rock star :) The biggest thanks goes to my students, especially the repeat offenders who came for both classes. YOU ALL ROCKED. While I hope you will continue working in your journals and keep trying some of the things we did, the most important thing I hope you take away from the weekend is the enthusiasm for creativity. *blows kisses*

July 23, 2012
i’m glowing

What a fabulous event! The nervous anticipation quickly melted away as I walked into the classroom and started meeting the enthusiastic artists who came ready to learn, make connections, and crank out some really cool work. It was a joy to embrace old friends, to be introduced to faces with familiar names, and to meet so many new creatives at this venue. It was a great location, was so well run, and was just pure fun. I love the energy that fills a room when open minds and open hearts are on full display. I wish I would have taken more photos as evidence because I loved what I saw on the tables – each artist bringing their own flair to the process. It was a beautiful thing to witness. I am glowing.

Special thanks to Maggie, Rebecca, Bev, and Jenn, for having me and hosting CREATE NJ. I look forward to next year! Same time, same place. Thanks to all the shoppers who stopped by my table on vendor night. Fallon was my assistant, and felt like a rock star :) The biggest thanks goes to my students, especially the repeat offenders who came for both classes. YOU ALL ROCKED. While I hope you will continue working in your journals and keep trying some of the things we did, the most important thing I hope you take away from the weekend is the enthusiasm for creativity. *blows kisses*

July 23, 2012
have a star spangled day

Hope you have a fun fourth! It's always a little odd when it falls in the middle of the week, isn't it? Still, I'll take bbq with the family and fireworks anyday.

Last July I worked on three collections of stencils for my new venture with Stencil Girl. They have been rolling them out, along with new designs from other artists on their team. Here are the latest that I will have at my vendor table at CREATE NJ. Both classes are sold out! I'll be assembling the class kits over the next few weeks, and preparing stuff to sell. I'm really looking forward to teaching so close to home!

The stencils are now listed for sale over at GreenPepperPress.com You'll see they are full patterns of the borders that were released earlier. I love having multiple sizes of patterns to work with which is why I also have these images available in two sizes as rubber sheets. I should be getting the first delivery soon.

I told you my hands were wrist deep in a fun project…here is the proof. I'll give you more clues about it in September, or maybe even late August. Love having messy hands….don't you?

July 4, 2012
have a star spangled day

Hope you have a fun fourth! It's always a little odd when it falls in the middle of the week, isn't it? Still, I'll take bbq with the family and fireworks anyday.

Last July I worked on three collections of stencils for my new venture with Stencil Girl. They have been rolling them out, along with new designs from other artists on their team. Here are the latest that I will have at my vendor table at CREATE NJ. Both classes are sold out! I'll be assembling the class kits over the next few weeks, and preparing stuff to sell. I'm really looking forward to teaching so close to home!

The stencils are now listed for sale over at GreenPepperPress.com You'll see they are full patterns of the borders that were released earlier. I love having multiple sizes of patterns to work with which is why I also have these images available in two sizes as rubber sheets. I should be getting the first delivery soon.

I told you my hands were wrist deep in a fun project…here is the proof. I'll give you more clues about it in September, or maybe even late August. Love having messy hands….don't you?

July 4, 2012
days of our lives

The class of 2012 has left the building. Proud families and friends cheered and waved. There is so much to reflect on as we turn the page on high school for Sam and usher Fallon into becoming a senior, where we will do it all over again next year. The calendar keeps speeding by, and we are rolling with it as best as we can.

Lots of activities filled the weekend with my parents visiting….we went to the shore, only to be met by a random raging storm. The boardwalk emptied out and we had great seats for a fun lunch and a lightning show over the ocean. No swiming or amusement rides but the salt-water taffy is always good. Then we spent a day walking around the stunning campus of Princeton. The Art Museum had a special exhibit of the college's Gothic Revival architecture - pages of beautiful renderings and plans for the construction of the famous university were on display. On another day we camped out in Brooklyn for the flea market and Renegade Craft Fair. Pilss of cool stuff – fun to walk among like-minded people with appreciation for handmade goods. It was fun to be near the water and see the Manhattan view from the other side….and it's always nice to spend time with family.

We survived the heat and are bracing for next round. I'm wrist-deep in a very fun project, chasing another deadline. I'll be back when I'm done. I'll pass out the popsicles. What's your favorite flavor? Mine's cherry.

June 28, 2012
days of our lives

The class of 2012 has left the building. Proud families and friends cheered and waved. There is so much to reflect on as we turn the page on high school for Sam and usher Fallon into becoming a senior, where we will do it all over again next year. The calendar keeps speeding by, and we are rolling with it as best as we can.

Lots of activities filled the weekend with my parents visiting….we went to the shore, only to be met by a random raging storm. The boardwalk emptied out and we had great seats for a fun lunch and a lightning show over the ocean. No swiming or amusement rides but the salt-water taffy is always good. Then we spent a day walking around the stunning campus of Princeton. The Art Museum had a special exhibit of the college's Gothic Revival architecture - pages of beautiful renderings and plans for the construction of the famous university were on display. On another day we camped out in Brooklyn for the flea market and Renegade Craft Fair. Pilss of cool stuff – fun to walk among like-minded people with appreciation for handmade goods. It was fun to be near the water and see the Manhattan view from the other side….and it's always nice to spend time with family.

We survived the heat and are bracing for next round. I'm wrist-deep in a very fun project, chasing another deadline. I'll be back when I'm done. I'll pass out the popsicles. What's your favorite flavor? Mine's cherry.

June 28, 2012
Everyone’s a WINNER!

I am so filled with pride, and gratitude after a very incredible weekend at the summer games. On the global scale it was amazing to see the entire production beginning with the Opening Ceremonies, followed by two full days of sporting events, with lots of extracurricular activities for teams and families. There were literally hundreds of volunteers who offered their help and hearts to host these summer games. It looked effortless which is a tribute to the preparation and dedication of the amazing Special Olympics organization. They were depended upon, and delivered, the tasks of staging, escorting, directing, supporting, congratulating, awarding, and many other important roles.

On the local level I am touched by, and impressed by our coach, his parents, and his team of assistant coaches. We are blessed to have these individuals in our lives as they care about our kids, and believe in encouraging and celebrating their abilities. Many hours have been spent planning, practicing, and preparing for this event. This weekend wasn't just a commitment of showing up at the track – it was much much more. Each athlete was required to spend the weekend in the campus dorms with their coaches and chaperones. For many of us it was the first time letting go of our child for an overnight away from family. Imagine handling that? There was alot of responsibility placed on their shoulders as they managed everything morning through night – bedtime, dressing, showering, eating, travelling, and finally, performing. I'm certain I can speak for all the families of our team when I say we are never going to forget what our coaches have done, and what a gift it was to participate in such a memorable event.

June 12, 2012
Everyone’s a WINNER!

I am so filled with pride, and gratitude after a very incredible weekend at the summer games. On the global scale it was amazing to see the entire production beginning with the Opening Ceremonies, followed by two full days of sporting events, with lots of extracurricular activities for teams and families. There were literally hundreds of volunteers who offered their help and hearts to host these summer games. It looked effortless which is a tribute to the preparation and dedication of the amazing Special Olympics organization. They were depended upon, and delivered, the tasks of staging, escorting, directing, supporting, congratulating, awarding, and many other important roles.

On the local level I am touched by, and impressed by our coach, his parents, and his team of assistant coaches. We are blessed to have these individuals in our lives as they care about our kids, and believe in encouraging and celebrating their abilities. Many hours have been spent planning, practicing, and preparing for this event. This weekend wasn't just a commitment of showing up at the track – it was much much more. Each athlete was required to spend the weekend in the campus dorms with their coaches and chaperones. For many of us it was the first time letting go of our child for an overnight away from family. Imagine handling that? There was alot of responsibility placed on their shoulders as they managed everything morning through night – bedtime, dressing, showering, eating, travelling, and finally, performing. I'm certain I can speak for all the families of our team when I say we are never going to forget what our coaches have done, and what a gift it was to participate in such a memorable event.

June 12, 2012