I've been looking for joy wherever I can... Life and the world continue to be challenging and heavy. Moments of joy sustain me, and art making is one of my go-to ways to find it. (I also like to follow a tip from my partner: "Looking for joy? Have you checked under your cat?") The joy in the curve As any artist can tell you, being an "artist" doesn't mean art making automatically brings you joy. Sometimes we have to give ourselves permission. We have to find ways to bring in the play and the...
8 days ago • 4 min read
I bet we all know someone who... …would like to make art but thinks they aren’t “good enough”…wants more time in their life to create…could use a break…is captivated by horses Who comes to mind? They’re exactly the kind of person I created my workshops for. Forward this email to them and let them know you’re thinking of them. ❤️ And if you came to mind, I hope you’ll join me! One week from today - spaces are limited Online Workshop: Mindful Art for Horse Lovers Wed, Aug 26, 7–9 pm ET (see in...
26 days ago • 2 min read
I'm abuzz with workshop plans! This past month I've been doing a lot of work behind the scenes and in conversations with beloved partners, and I'm so excited to get to finally share what's coming up! I am looking forward to a fall full of workshops - both online and in-person. If you've been thinking about joining a workshop, but have been "sitting on the fence," now's a great opportunity to find one that works for you! Check out the different options available below, and reach out to me with...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Making a lot of art... so what? I made a lot of art this June! Sometimes it’s like that - I churn through paper and am overflowing with ideas. Other times things slow to a trickle. Hanging up art to look at it after a painting session on my birthday. Now in my fourth decade making art, I’m noticing I don’t get as hung up on my pace. If I am making art frequently, I let go of the idea that that means I will keep making art frequently. If I am not making a lot, I don’t assume that means I’m...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Time to register for Saturday's workshop! There's still time to register for the workshop this Saturday. This offering is especially tailored to artists. Whether you're a professional or hobby artist, this workshop is an opportunity to explore how mindful art practices can help you get unstuck, open to your intuition, and connect more deeply with horses as a subject. If you've attended one of my workshops before, I'd love to have you back! Online: Spirit of the Horse – for Artists: Saturday,...
8 months ago • 1 min read
January reflections I wonder - as you look at this painting, can you feel what it's like to be under the Redwoods and have a beautiful horse choose to be with you? “Who is the horse who carried you through 2025?” This question, posed in the end-of-year art challenge by the Paard Verzameld collective of equine artists, really got me thinking. I spent weeks reflecting on how my art practice changed this past year, where I was stretching, and how horses were actively part of that growth. As many...
8 months ago • 4 min read
January workshops announcement Thanks for your interest in my mindful art workshops: Connect with the Spirit of the Horse! Phoenix will be a part of the upcoming online workshop with Pregnant Mare Rescue. These two new workshop opportunities have just opened up:Online: Spirit of the Horse – for Wellness:Saturday, January 17, 2026, 3-5pm ET • $50 This special workshop session is co-hosted by the sanctuary at Pregnant Mare Rescue and Beyond Liberty. All the horses you'll see during the workshop...
10 months ago • 1 min read