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Art and Chocolate
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of creativity.”Brené Brown Every year, there’s something sweet about Rocklin’s Art Studio Trek, and I’m not just talking about the chocolate. As a working artist (and full-time caregiver), much of my creative life happens quietly in the … Read More
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Alzheimers | Art | Events
Anchored in Hope: “Safe Harbor” Heads to the Netherlands
Friday, I carefully wrapped up one of my most personal paintings, tucked it securely into its protective sleeve, and shipped it across the ocean to the Netherlands. My piece, “Safe Harbor,” is now on its way to be included in … Read More
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Paint Anyway
Yesterday started with a bad dream—the kind that clings. I woke up sad, heavy, and I was convinced that I didn’t have it in me to paint. I went into the studio anyway. I had several works in progress, but … Read More
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The Thing About Spring
Maybe it’s because I’m a March baby. Maybe it’s because spring has always felt like a quiet promise to me — a season where everything is stretching, waking up, becoming. What I love most about spring is how it reminds … Read More
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Rebrand: From Painterly Life to Made to Make
“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” John D. Rockefeller As I was wrapping up the final episodes of Season 1’s Painterly Life Podcast, I had a realization: the name of my podcast, Painterly … Read More
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Badass: Owning Your Light, Loudly
There’s a moment we all recognize—the one where we say yes when our soul is screaming no. We keep the peace, keep it together, keep ourselves in check. And somewhere along the way, we forget how powerful we actually are. … Read More
