The three most important words in mindfulness meditation. When you recognize that you have lost focus and your mind wanders, try to not get frustrated or an...

Fall is in the air awakening our senses-- clear crisp scented breezes, colorful eye-catching leaves, and the caw-caw-cawing of crows announcing the arrival o...

The Winslow Paint Out was such a fun experience. Artists, art lovers, and the community came together to celebrate historical downtown Winslow on Bainbridge...

Join us at the annual Winslow Paint Out this coming Friday-Sunday, September 6,7, and 8th. Martha Jordan, owner of the Winslow Art Center hosts this festive...

Wow, it's the end of August already! I realize that I haven't posted a journal entry in awhile--all good because that means I've been too busy painting. I f...

The Art Show Reception was so much fun. Thank you to everyone who stopped by--family, friends, library staff, and community art lovers! I enjoyed meeting n...

If you're in the neighborhood, join the ever-popular Art Walk on Bainbridge Island this Friday, June 7th. My art show reception will be at the library from ...

Meet Eleanora! Recently, I have been a bit obsessed with this endearing soul. I met her on an art trip to Port Townsend, when I visited the very impressive ...

While my last journal was about the unusual snowstorm that struck the Seattle area--our March was one of the driest on record! Mother Nature is In A MOOD an...

16 x 20 We just survived the snowiest February in 70 years here in the Seattle area. Over 20 inches within about a week! Seattle normally averages 0.7 inc...

Happy New Year to All. This little painting was done on a fun art weekend getaway to Fort Worden in Port Townsend. We rented the Commander's House and pai...

6 x 6 Martha Jordan, owner of our beloved Winslow Art Center, is hosting a Small Works Show for First Friday Artwalk. I am pleased to show some of my paint...

12 x 16 Many artists have inspired my painting journey, but Sergei Bongart is one of the tops. I have always loved his loose masterful brush strokes, harmo...

8 x 16 The weather has changed and Bainbridge Island is in full fall glory. There have been rainy days, but many gorgeous sunny ones with puffy clouds and m...

The Winslow Paint Out was a fun success. More than 50 artists of all skill levels were out documenting a moment in time. It happened to be in conjunction wi...

This Saturday, September 8th, is the Winslow Paint Out! The downtown will be filled with artists of all levels painting sweet local scenes. It is very fes...

The Blackbird Bakery opening was a fun event. My husband and two kiddos were a great help, setting up, serving drinks and just being there to support me. M...

Wow I haven't posted since February! I guess I've been busy painting. Summer is in full swing here on Bainbridge Island and it is glorious. I am excited to...

16 x 20 Seahawk Fans I have always been fascinated with observing others' physical expressions and reactions of joy and happiness. It is definitely contagio...

Well, last I posted, I was commenting on how summer flew in and winter forgotten. Now here it is autumn and where did summer go?! Our art group met at the ...