Light on Water

Monet water lilies painting with deep green foliage and blue water reflections

I went to the De Young Museum today to see Monet & Venice. My friend and I had planned to get there early. It’s spring break for lots of folks this week, so it was packed. At first I felt that familiar low-grade frustration — I wish all these people weren’t here — and then…

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J is for Jaguar

Mixed media artwork titled "J is for Jaguar" featuring overlapping circles in green and blue watercolor, a golden letter J, a copper heart, and a collaged jaguar looking back over its shoulder

On Sunday, a friend hosted a gathering about creativity—how we express it, and how inspiration is finding us in this season of life. I loved being in community, talking about creativity while sitting inside a beautiful day with nature sounds all around us. Something about that combination—conversation, beauty, attention, and the permission to just explore—opened…

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i am with you

My collaged vision for leading myself through my life. Title: I Am With You  ~ Inspired by a recent online class with Carol Harada, Cutting Edge Collage: Invoking the Leader in You. ~ Thank you, Adriana Marchione and Carol Harada.  I find, observe, cultivate and embody confidence in knowing myself well and in listening, observing,…

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