100 Day Project
Wisconsin Artist Makes Confession
I’m a small-town Wisconsin artist. “You can’t just be an artist!” They stated. I’ve heard this statement all my life. AND actually believed it. Now I find myself asking, “Why Not?” As a Wisconsin artist, I know I can build the business of my dreams. 3 Questions I’m pondering as an artist: Why can’t…
Read MoreOak Tree Memorial For Miscarriage
Miscarriage is hard. Five years ago, I had a miscarriage. Had I written this when the miscarriage happened, it would read differently. For me, understanding trickled in as time passed and God’s plan began unfolding in my life. Truth is, I never pictured myself as a mother. Call me crazy, but I didn’t spend my nights…
Read MorePractice Gratitude During Hard Times
Gratitude and the strength to let go. Some days, some weeks, heck, even months are bad. When I’m in a rut, I remember the beauty that surrounds me EVERY DAY. I practice gratitude for all that I have in life, even during the hard times. I read the daily devotion from Jesus Calling every morning.…
Read MoreHarmony California Adventure
Harmony, California along the Pacific Coast Highway takes me back to where it all began. Not a care in the world, I journey north through San Luis Obispo to Harmony, California. Grey skies produce mist that fills the air. The tires of my rental car coast through the puddled gravel. Rolling hills go the distance,…
Read MoreJohn Paul DeJoria At Kentucky Derby
Prepare yourself to capture moments like this at the Kentucky Derby. I captured this photograph of John Paul DeJoria and his wife, Eloise Broady DeJoria at the Derby in 2011. There’s no better place to people watch, than the infield of Churchill Downs. John Paul DeJoria quotes continue to inspire me. “The biggest hurdle is…
Read MoreNew York Street Photography Project
This New York street photography project was started in 2001. Thinking it was complete for ALL these years, finally I realize it’s ongoing. The project isn’t complete, it may never be. But this is what I have SO far. Through the streets of New York, I capture life as I see it through my lens.…
Read More100 Day Project Complete
I DID IT! The 100 Day Project | 100 Blog Posts In 100 Days Just like I mentioned at the end of each post, there was times of triumph and times of struggle. I showed up through it all, each and every day. It wasn’t easy. But once I set my mind to something, I follow…
Read MoreOptimism Produces Positive Results
It’s all in the perspective, optimism is key. Almost always, my glass is half full. It’s nearly impossible to be happy and positive ALL the time, but I try my best. During this trying season of life, I turn to gratitude to get me through my days. I’m grateful for the chaos that is life.…
Read MoreFine Art Definition Becomes Abstract
This is the definition of art, according to the dictionary: the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power works produced by human creative skill and imagination creative activity resulting in the production…
Read MoreChildren Change Perspective
Children change perspective, whether it’s planned or not. Looking back just eight years ago, I couldn’t imagine myself as a mother. Life changes when you least expect it and children change perspective. Children provide more wisdom, spirit and creativity than I thought possible. I strive to remain present for them. More of this story coming…
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