06 Dec Inside the studio this winter…

This beautiful picture (and all of the studio pics you see) was taken this past summer by my dear and talented friend Lyndsey Yeomans).

We’re rolling right along through December…everything feels so fast to me right now. Do you feel this?

I just want things to slooow down.

Lots to do for the holiday season…probably feels like so much because in 2020 we had a lot less going on.

I’m practicing trying to enjoy the present moment as much as possible. Letting go of things that don’t matter.  Paying attention more. Breathing. Relaxing my jaw. I do love the holidays and all the traditions we do as a family. And…I am ready to slow down. I’m ready to curl into the fertile void…that space of rest and presence and slow living and creative slumber.

My studio practice is a sacred part of my life. And that small 8 x 9 ft sunshine studio is my sanctuary. I’m going to do a deep clean, purge and rearrange to make way for a new way to be inside it this winter. Every season and project brings new life into the studio. Rearranging and tidying are integral to the beginning of a new process. And as I enter the season of the fertile void…I’m excited for my next project.

My next project is for you.

I’ve created a digital course…a walk through the process of creating your own art practice, learning how to incorporate a daily ritual of making art into your life. It’s called Return to Art because when I returned to my art practice it felt like an epic return home to myself. And it began a journey that changed my life. Art returned to me at 30 years old after a 13 year hiatus. And now, a decade later, it is my career.

Whether or not you are returning to a lapsed art practice yourself, or are an artist struggling with making creating a daily ritual, the course shows you how to make the time, create the space and gather the inspiration to create whatever it is you want. My hope is that by the end of 4 weeks taking this course, you will feel confident and nourished by your art practice. The course will include making art with me and on your own. I am beyond excited to embark on the teaching adventure, to share what I’ve learned and how it’s transformed my life. This digital course will run this winter…if you’re interested in getting more information click on this link.

I hope you have a beautiful week, leaning into the holiday cheer and staying present with what matters most.