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.
Art Retreat Week 2025
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.
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.
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.
208 weeks
My plans for a meditation art project over the next four years. A creative counter-narrative to the chaos that will be swirling.
Looking to simplify
More thoughts on what I want out of my creative practice in the next year: simplifying with less social media and more cooperative sharing.
Looking toward 2025
It’s my yearly recap of my art practice in 2024 and a look toward what I’ll do in 2025! Now with more pictures and links!!
Art versus craft
Thinking about art versus craft and where I fall in the continuum. Where in it do I spend my artistic time exploring?
On my practice (fall 2024 edition)
The cycle of artistic creativity brings highs and lows. Where I am right now in my creative practice and what I’m doing about it.
Creative to-do lists
Some thoughts on keeping creative to do lists. How they serve my creativity and also serve as life lessons.