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Open Air Studio

continued from previous post . . . I woke on that first day in Mexico to the smell of TORTILLAS!  Remember, I told you my casita was right next to the Tortilla factory. My senses were bombarded at 6am with a pungent mixture of frying oil and salt air. Boca de Tomatlan was slowly waking up after a long night …

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The Red Barn {and other follies on the farm}

I am still coming down from a supreme art high after having taught classes at Handmade U in Nebraska last week. Not only did I get to teach with one of my closest friends and favorite artists, RAE MISSIGMAN, I also got to visit with a dear friend and Brave Girls’ Soul Sister, RACHEL MCGOUGH.  Rachel and I met at …

Retreat Time!

Have you heard?  The Art to the 5th Artists are partnering with She Scrapbooks for an amazing weekend long retreat in September!  We would love to see you there! Celebrate with the Artists of Art to the 5th™ as they pack up their personal retreat and take it on the road – LIVE! Experience this dynamic art collaborative’s favorite activities, …

Brave Girls Camp

I am brave.  I can face the unthinkable and come out okay on the other side.  I am loved.  I am special.  I am phenomenal.  I can be told I can’t accomplish anything and then I can do it anyway and succeed. I am empowered.  These are some of the lessons I learned this past week at the remarkable retreat I …