Come Hear Me Read

Come Hear Me Read

  This publication is a result of a ten session workshop with The Lively Muse Judy Reeves.  
Why I Tried Piano Lessons

Why I Tried Piano Lessons

When I was eight my best friend from across the street took piano lessons and so I wanted to also. She taught me to play “Chopsticks” but I dreamed of being able to perform like she did. Valerie played like a goddess. Thick dark hair waved down her erect back while...
Gawdie Boxes

Gawdie Boxes

Girlfriends from my 1980’s swinging singles past just had a reunion. During our weekend of laughter, eating & drinkie-poohs we also did an art project! We mosaiced cigar boxes with found objects transforming them into outrageous works of art and dubbed them...
Why I Have a Personal Mission Statement

Why I Have a Personal Mission Statement

To Help Others Live More Creative and Fulfilled Lives Nothing brings me more joy than to help others become more creative and fulfilled whether it’s guiding a friend through a long-awaited desire to complete a project (see photos below), running workshops at the J...
Why I Started To Sell My Mosaics

Why I Started To Sell My Mosaics

Fifteen years ago I started to run out of space in my house. Each mosaic I made got bigger and bigger. Also, I found I could only have so many mosaics near each other before they began to compete. It was time to get my work out there.  Here’s how I did it and luckily...
Collage 101

Collage 101

On 11/11 at the J & J Ranch 15 women enjoyed Collage 101 with guest Artist Jane LaFazio. Materials, textures and many techniques were explored by all. The chi is really flowing in my studio now!