Photo Inspirations That Keep the Creativity Flowing

Today is my son’s 11th birthday, and he stayed home with me because he isn’t feeling well. Every year my sons’ birthdays remind me to reflect, because their arrival into this world were huge milestones. I can’t believe how much has happened in 11 years. The good, the bad, the ugly, and the utterly amazing. …

Thoughts of Love: An Intuitive Abstract Commission Artwork

Every once in awhile, I get a commission request to paint an intuitive piece as a gift for someone on Valentine’s day, open to whatever I feel or envision. Recently, I received a request to paint “my thoughts on love,” completely open to my interpretation and vision, no other instructions or detailed preferences. I truly …

The 10 Basic Essentials to Creating Your Own Wellbeing

I took this photo this morning, while I was reflecting on what went well last week, and where my focus will be this week. I’m reminding myself of the basic essentials of my own wellbeing and why I do what I do. People ask me all the time, “How do you sustain creativity? How do you …

Happy Birthday to Me and a “What Makes You Come Alive” Painting Giveaway!

On my birthday, December 12th, I decided to celebrate by giving away a small painting. This 6″x8″ piece is called “Alive” and I posted a picture of it, with this wordage: Today is my birthday! In celebration, I’d like to give away a painting!  This is a small piece, it is 6″x8″ acrylic on stretched canvas …

All of Me: Fully Loving and Accepting Yourself

An affirmation for you today: “I love all of me.” All of your being, the light, the dark, the pretty, the ugly… neat n tidy, chaotic & messy, clean, dirty, happy, sad, angry, confused, ecstatic, grateful, creative, boring, loud, quiet, steady, shaky, nervous, confident, passive, assertive, stubborn, wild, calm, passionate, placid, giving, greedy, desiring, soulful, …

4 Lattes Painting from 4 boys to Mom on her birthday + Time lapse video

  A commissioned piece as a birthday present for one lucky mama of four lucky boys. A beautiful relationship, and beautiful meaning behind the painting. The four latte stones represent the four boys, a foundation of strength, love, and faith. Scenery from Apaca point in Agat, Guam, a beloved spot that reminds mom of home. …

Creative Adventures PHOTO-Blog: School demo, homeschooling, painting time

This past week has been another creative whirlwind. My facebook status the other day read: A busy week of living & learning. Enjoying time in the yard, playing soccer, climbing trees, identifying plants, eating yummy foods, boiling herbs, playing sudoku, reading National Geographic, watching movies and cartoons, practicing reading, writing & math, going surfing, painting, …

Out Beyond Ideas…that is for sure! (photoblog from Fairy Congress)

I am back from the Fairy Congress and am bursting with love and inspiration. I really am. Have you ever felt like so much of you has been transformed, integrated and shifted, that you just don’t know where to begin to explain those changes to people? Well I feel a bit that way right now. …

Poetry: Letting Go and Letting Love

There are times in life when our hearts are cracked wide open with vulnerability and uncertainty, when life asks us to let go and let love take over. I offer this poem during these tender times… Dear wise and compassionate love I ask that you hold me close and comfort my tender and open heart through …

My Two Secrets to Living a Joyful Life

Life has been both simple and wonderful lately. So much magic to be found, manifestations abound, things are simply flowing. Sure, there are challenges and hiccups that throw me off track at times, but I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve for handling those.  The number one secret that has kept me “on track” …

Music: This Creative Mom’s Saving Grace

Do you love music? I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t. Are you a sensitive person, physically, spiritually, emotionally, mentally, however-a-lly? If you are reading this, I am guessing that you are. Bonus points if you happen to also be a mom like me, who is often  overwhelmed by any combination of wild …

Extreme Self-Care: How to nourish your creative spirit & increase your energy

Have you nourished yourself today? As a creative person who wants to make a positive difference in the world, it is absolutely crucial that you take extra special care of yourself first. Gone are the days when martyrdom and suffering were the noble way of life. It’s time to nourish ourselves so well that we …

I See You: Why meaningful connections are crucial to your creative well-being

“I see you.” You may or may not have seen the movie Avatar. When the people (Na’vi) of Pandora greet each other, they say (in their language), “I see you.” This is such a beautiful way to interact! Think about it. When you are passing someone, you are not judging them, not requesting any personal …