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...
26 days ago • 2 min read
An irresistible moment with a mustang One quiet morning in March, I sat down on a shady bench in a pasture. The two mustangs living there seemed undisturbed by my presence, so I pulled out my sketchbook and began to draw them. After a while, Willow - who I had never met before that day - approached me and positioned herself standing over me, her heart center near mine. She softly inspected my drawing and me, and stayed there - soft eye, relaxed body. Click the image to watch the video on...
3 months ago • 3 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,...
6 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...
7 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...
8 months ago • 1 min read