Creatively Thinking

  Featured image: Watching the Storm Approach I am truly honored to share that my work, "Approaching Storm," has been accepted into the prestigious Society of Watercolor Artists International Juried Exhibition. It is a privilege to have Juror Carrie Waller AWS, NWS select my piece for inclusion in the 2024 exhibition. This year's event saw a record number of entries, making the acceptance even more meaningful as only 55 pieces were chosen for display.

  Featured image:  Coffee With a Little Yellow Bird At The Bird Bath Out of the corner of my eye I saw a yellow bird land on the edge of the cobalt blue bird bath. It pecks at the water, looks over at me and asks, I imagine, “Actually, well, what are you going to do about it?” Then more birds came and did the same thing.  I tried to ignore them and finish my morning coffee. There were  about 15 birds there at the bird bath, now desperately trying to get some water.  Peck, peck, pecking at the hard ice in the bath.  Man, do I feel the pressure or what! It's the feeling you  get when you give in to the begging, and you tell your daughter she can go to the grocery store with you.  Guilt.  It takes twice as long to go grocery shopping with her. She puts things in the basket that she likes and I put them back telling her that they aren’t good for her, not enough nutrition. Then, as we are waiting in line to check out, she meanders over to the “cat...

  Featured image: Coffee in the Rain Raindrops sparkle in the sun Grass is littered with tiny crystals Silver mist blankets the forest

 Featured image: Ripples in the Water on a Sunny Day Slow moving air Canoe  meanders Transfixed round ripples Reach out before her

  Featured image: Wind Breathes empty the mind of gray look within to find peace connect to our souls

  Featured image: Charting Pathways I am thrilled to share the incredible news that my artwork "Charting Pathways" has been accepted into the prestigious 2024 National Fine Art Show at the Lincoln Gallery in Loveland, Co.! The honor of being a part of this exhibition is truly humbling and inspiring. 🗓️ Opening Reception: 📅 Date: May 10, 2024 🕕 Time: 6:00pm (Artists & Guests) / 7:00pm (Public) 📍 Location: Lincoln Gallery, Loveland Co.

  Featured image: The Present there is a way of knowing not mechanical not taught but flowing  within us we just need to let it emerge