by jill | Aug 21, 2014 | Blog
On July 26 Judy Reeves facilitated a wonderful group of women in nature writing at the J & J Ranch. We wandered the property in search of inspirational props to write about. Lots of quiet time to breathe the sage & write in community. A big thanks to Judy and...
by jill | Jun 26, 2014 | Blog
My desk is piled high with bills, unanswered email and an overflowing laundry basket. Everything is all jumbled in my mind and I can’t concentrate or be creative, so I block off a day to get my life back in order. I might throw on my sweats or maybe even just...
by jill | May 27, 2014 | Blog
For the Nothing’s Quite Just Black and White show at Inspirations Gallery I gathered all the black and white objects and put them on my tables. It was a complete mess, but I had fun manipulating the pieces to create mosaics! “B is for Barbie” is only...
by jill | May 8, 2014 | Blog
In the city of San Diego we don’t have varying seasons but in Descanso the weather changes cyclically and with them my creativity. Spring is when I am most productive. Wild flowers bloom and encourage me to bloom with them. The days grow longer, the light...
by jill | Apr 10, 2014 | Blog
This piece, Finding Her Way, was inspired by a character in a novel I am writing. Claire is a 1920’s debutante who is searching for her destiny. It also symbolizes all of the other women I have worked with and known who are also trying to find their creative...
by jill | Mar 11, 2014 | Blog
I love the thrill and excitement of writing first drafts. I don’t know where they’re going or where they’ll end up next. It’s a journey faraway or close to home–no ticket, passport or suitcases needed. The joy and the chase of the words,...
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