Spoiler: Bissell Stomp ‘N Go Pads are not just for pets. I got oil paint out of carpet and blood out of jeans using these! Here’s how. Note: As an Amazon associate, I may earn a commission from qualified purchases. … Read More
“The creative process is a process of surrender, not control.”Julia Cameron Sometimes, I pick a fight with my creativity. Other times, I allow it to flow. I was working on a very controlled commissioned piece. Suddenly, I felt a compelling … Read More
This month’s challenge from my Art Inspiration Group was to create an art piece using a set palette. I chose this warm palette as the colors made me happy. (By the way, I can’t think of a better reason to … Read More
This song is a note to self: “Look for the Good” They say to write what you know. But what if you don’t want to talk about it? So what’s going on? My husband has several health challenges, and caregiving … Read More
I recently had the wonderful opportunity to create a painting for patrons Rick and Robin Brown. They wanted a scene from Almaden Quicksilver Park, a favorite park from my childhood. The park holds a special place in my heart, as … Read More
The shed in our backyard was in dire need of a makeover! The paint scheme needed to be more cohesive, and the door was too far right, throwing the whole visual out of balance. As my Italian Grandmother would often … Read More
I am happy to announce that my series of Painterly 2-Minute Tips is now airing on Chabot College TV, Comcast 28, in the East Bay. It is also available on Roku, with the Chabot TV Plus app, Fire, and Apple … Read More
Have you ever noticed that creativity is not linear? It’s different from a straight line, where you can easily follow a path from point A to point B. Instead, creativity is more like a web of interconnected ideas and concepts … Read More
Months of caregiving had left me uninspired. I knew I needed to do something epic to escape my funk. So I challenged myself to do 30 alla prima paintings in 30 days. This was a significant challenge. I only sometimes … Read More
Whooohooo! The Sock Monkey Oracle was nominated for an Ommie Award in Best Tarot and Oracle Decks category! Om Times Media puts on the Ommies in conjunction with Om Times Magazine and the Om Times Radio Network. Voting is super … Read More
Whoohooo! Sock Monkey Oracle has been nominated for an OMMIE Award! The awards are put on by Om Times and the Om Times Network. Winners are chosen by popular vote. I am humbled to be among the nominees and would be … Read More
There’s gnome place like home. There’s gnome place like home. I had such a blast painting these cute little gnomes, and every time I look at the, they make me smile. I’m keeping the originals, but really fun prints and … Read More
My creative work has always helped me process life. One of the cool things I love about painting with the palette knife is the easy cleanup process. When I only have a minute or two to paint, I can wipe … Read More
Here are a few paintings in my channeled Goddess Series: How are these created? I step up to the easel and ask, “Who needs to emerge today?” And then I paint. I don’t use a reference photo. Nor do I … Read More
Meet Leonato. He loves to cook, and his favorite song is Todd Rundgren’s “Bang on the Drum”. I’m not selling the original painting just yet, but he is available on all manner of cool merchandise! https://pixels.com/featured/leonato-shannon-grissom.html As some of you know … Read More
“We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” Joseph Campbell I was working on images for another oracle card deck when I was compelled to switch gears … Read More
I recently participated in an inspiring group painting project, Shared Abundance, and just had to share this inspiring journey with you! A Bit of Background… I belong to an artist inspiration group comprised of 9 gifted creatives. It’s a modern-day … Read More