Fall is my favorite time of year, the colors and the coziness. I love the reminders to stay in gratitude. Of course it helps that I live in the desert where we get fall fever instead of spring but it’s also about letting things go that are no longer working to allow better things some space. It’s amazing how even letting go a couple things a day can open up energy for new, wonderful things to appear.
I enjoy gardening which is a perfect reminder of this principle. You must remove the old, dead plants before sewing new seeds and planting new seedlings. Here in Phoenix we plant our best gardens when the weather is finally bearable. Fall is my time for purging what no longer serves me and making sure that I’m surrounded by not only the things that I enjoy but those that are true to my purpose.
I took a break from teaching the past few months to travel and paint and become all that I can be. I’ve painted in the Grand Canyon, Zion, Colorado, and Sedona this season as well as traveled to Costa Rica. I’m super blessed! So I’ve been overwhelmed with the beauty of nature and have so enjoyed trying to put it to canvas. As I grow and learn more I realize there is no end to this journey which delights me. I now have a shop on my website where you can purchase my original oils. Paintings are unframed and shipped free in the USA. Small sketches offered here.
I know that I’m also here to teach and uplift others so I’m formulating a perfect way to do just that. Stay tuned for announcements on exciting new offerings this Spring. I will offer intimate retreats that nourish your heart and reignite your creative passion leaving you relaxed and inspired.
I haven’t been entering any shows or competitions either, just enjoying the process and keeping my brush moving. I continue to grow as an artist and push my boundaries. I know it’s expected for artists to gather awards but it just seems silly to me to pay others to judge me. I’m trying to change my narrative on the subject and I have been accepted into the Oil Painters of America and will be participating in their Sedona Paint Out and show on November 16.
