Where I talk about the artist classic self-help book The Artist’s Way and share a great video by a fellow artist.
The Artist’s Way needs some updates
Frustrating Yarn Week
Frustrating Yarn Week is Art Retreat Week’s annoying sibling where I sit with my problem projects and think about what they are teaching me.
Notes on being a crocheter and artist
I am pondering my struggles making crochet things for my art and where I can be more forgiving with either the process or myself.
Art Retreat Week 2025
I created my own artist residency in 2023 that I called Art Retreat Week. This is my third year treating myself to my own personal art camp.
I’m in the studio for Art Retreat Week but here’s some things you might like while I’m banging out the tunes*
A list of some of my favorite things on the blog from over the years. I hope you dig in and find something you need here.
Creative Energy
Does paper have energy on it’s own? For me it does! I take a look at what gives me creative energy which then runs my practice.
Foundational Practices
This week I talk about a few foundational practices that I’ve been relearning, renewing, or contemplating adding in.
Art AV Club: Daisy Parris
In this Art AV Club I take a look at the work of Daisy Parris and we hear them talk about the way they work. I point out the echoes of their work in mine.
The process for “Deconstructed Seascape”
I’m trying to learn to think in terms of working deliberately instead of slowly. I’m not sure I’m successful with that process yet.
Sardines
I love the poem “Why I am not a painter” by Frank O’Hara. All my sardine art keeps it fresh in my mind so I can remember to slow down.
What’s inspiring me this week
A few videos and quotes from around the internet that are inspiring me to get moving in my work right now. Don’t water it down.
Our big dreams
Making things is good for all of us. Dreaming is good for all of us. Thinking about how we lean into dreaming and making these days.
The Gift Economy
After reading the book “The Serviceberry” I have some thoughts on the gift economy and how we can participate in it.
Red Leather Art Journal Flip Through
A video flip through and some notes on how I made and used an art journal that I worked in for about a year.
Where we are
Some thoughts on what I’m doing right now to keep from feeling like the world is spinning out of control. It’s not just you.