How to Buy Artsy Gifts

As the new year starts, I think back about what I accomplished and begin to make new goals for the year to come. I’m often surprised by one thing that happened that gives me brand new awareness for the future. It happened as 2023 year ended. Often it is a reminder of...
Behind the Scenes – Louisiana Animals ABC

Behind the Scenes – Louisiana Animals ABC

This is an exciting time for me to see my art in a book that will be in the hands of my collectors, Louisianans, children, and animal lovers. It was a joy painting all of the art and I thought I’d give you a peek behind the curtain to see my favorite...
Illustrating Kid’s Books

Illustrating Kid’s Books

I’d like to highlight what I learned in Illustrating Children’s Books, a 5-week intensive LIVE class with teachers Lilla Rogers and Zoe Tucker. I have dreamed of illustrating children’s books for a long time. I thought this class would be a great way to create...
What a Way to Start the Year

What a Way to Start the Year

What a Way to Start the Year I haven’t painted in a church service in years, many years, and only once. My husband at the time was leading worship at a youth service at a church somewhere in Mississippi and I painted while his band played and later auctioned off the...
If I Cannot Fly Let Me Sing

If I Cannot Fly Let Me Sing

I loved this quote when I read it. I am not a singer. I chose visual art but I get the idea none the less. I’ve always loved watching birds and I’m a bit jealous that as a human I cannot fly on my own like them but isn’t it wonderful that we can...
She Gets Her Kicks

She Gets Her Kicks

She Gets Her Kicks was inspired by the scrapbook paper I glued to the board. It ‘s of a map showing the St. Louis area. I decided to create a vintage girl who is traveling. She has the key sto go on the adventure she is looking for. As I created her I was...
Let’s have an artversation.

Let’s have an artversation.

Hi! I’m glad you are here. One of my favorite things to talk about is being creative. This is the place where I will engage you in being creative, interesting history about artist that I’ve learned, and why I think being creative is extremely important to...