Can you remember your first kiss? Good for you, but I sure can’t! However, I do remember the kiss that changed my life. It was at a very beautiful place, Fountain Hills Park (Arizona) in a wonderfully romantic setting. It was a bright sunny afternoon and I had just met Read more…
Can you build art? No, I’m not suddenly switching from landscapes and portraits to architecture, but let me tell you a little story. I love risk takers and much of my life, especially with my husband we took many risks in business and in moving to different states and cities. Read more…
Do you have an art lover for whom you need to get a gift? Sure, you could get something bland and randomly “artsy”. But what if you could get a one-of-a-kind never-to-be-forgotten gift? This season, bring joy and delight to the art lover you love. Here are a few ideas Read more…
When was the last time you were surprised by beauty? “What is this life if, full of care,/We have no time to stand and stare.” wrote the English poet, William Henry Davis. Indeed, most of us would say that we are “busy” in response to the common greeting “how are you?” Read more…
We all need beauty in our lives. Sometimes, when we feel the darkness closing in, the weight of the world is on our shoulders, and things look bleak – what we need is the courage to immerse ourselves in beauty. To be reminded that there is more to this life Read more…
Art buying can be intimidating. And no, there isn’t (yet) an official “Art Buying for Dummies” book. We often stay away from buying art for a number of reasons – I don’t have enough money to buy art. Why would I spend money on art? My house isn’t that fancy. Read more…
You are a blessing to me, dear Readers! I am so glad to be back and even more excited to share how a painting can bring joy into people’s lives. Enjoy my friend Debbie’s thoughts on my painting “Fishing Around” and what a blessing it has been to her, her Read more…
On a recent family vacation, my family had the opportunity to view the Chihuly exhibit at the Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. I cannot recommend this exhibit strongly enough. Seriously, if you are anywhere in the Tampa/St. Pete area, you must find time to get by and see Read more…
Last week, I had the pleasure to serve as a chaperone for my 5th grade daughter’s class field trip. At our school, 5th graders study early American history. As a capstone experience, they take a weeklong trip to Virginia where they visit Jamestown, Williamsburg, Monticello, and Yorktown. It is an incredible Read more…
I wrote recently of my family visit to the Morse Museum, and I’d like to return to that fascinating museum in today’s post. This week is Holy Week, a celebration of last week of the life of Christ, culminating in the glorious celebration of His resurrection on Easter Sunday. At first Read more…