I, like many, am feeling a tightness in my chest, a crushing pressure in my skull, and the kind of anxiety that has my heart racing. I feel my mouth turning down, my throat contracting, and a sense that I could sob at any moment. It feels oppressive. It's meant to. It takes a conscious effort to bring myself back to a place of ease and calm , and get my nervous system regulated for a moment. I do this by tapping into my own agency and personal power and focusing my actions on

For quite a while now I have been working on protecting my energy and channeling it proactively in ways that promote positivity and...

I recently had my annual physical. In preparation, I had to complete the usual forms and questionaires, but this time there was a new one. It was all about whether I suffer from depression and how much throughout any particular month. Of course I replied, "yes, I've been experiencing depression kind of frequently lately." When I spoke with my doctor during the appointment, she told me that it's a new form they are using. I don't think she even looked at my results, so it prob

It's been a blazing hot minute since I posted a blog! How is it already Spring when it feels like January just started!? I celebrated my 60th birthday in early January, and am committed to celebrating this milestone ALL YEAR! So, it's okay if it's already the middle of March! I've been busy and creative and finding joy, awe, and wonder, and I want to spend the rest of this year (and beyond!) doing more of it. I have a surprise announcement for a little later in the month, so

This Fall has been an experience of wonderful highs and a big fat low. I had an amazing Second Annual Share Your Joy Book Tour through my home state of California in September. I was able to connect with some of you and reconnect with friends I made during last year's tour. It was such a rich and fulfilling experience. It all came together kind of last minute, but it must have been meant to be because everyone I approached to host me for an Art Play Date responded positively

In celebration of the one year anniversary of the publication of my book, Share Your Joy: Mixed Media Shareable Art , I've got some fun...

Save the date for the Make, Create, Express Free Creative Retreat Weekend: July 13 & 14!!! All 24 teachers in Make, Create Express...

...I really do mean it. I mean I am experiencing awe. For me, awe is akin to joy, but on another level. I can feel awe in the wide smile...

Do you find yourself living your life unconsciously, not really aware of what you're doing because it's so automatic for you? What is...

I'm so happy to share that I have an all-new art journaling course launching today at Create Arts Online!!! It's called "Juggling...

My latest online course, Love Your {Imperfect} Art Journal, is inspiring students to create intuitive, beautiful, art journal pages! Thank you to everyone who has enrolled! It means the world to me that you're part of it! And it gives me such joy to see the joy of creativity in each and every one of your art journal spreads! This past Saturday we had a 2-hour Zoom Hangout for students in the course! If you missed it, there is a recorded version in the Classroom, so check it o

Students are having so much fun playing with their mixed media art supplies and creating intuitively in their art journals following the 50+ video lessons in my course: "Love Your {Imperfect} Art Journal." It is so exciting for me to see! This course was a labor of love for me to create and a way for me to share the joy and wellness that intuitive art journaling gives to me. Thank you so very much to those of you who've already enrolled. I sincerely hope that you are experie

INTRODUCING MY NEW COURSE ON WILLA WORKSHOPS!!! LOVE YOUR {IMPERFECT} ART JOURNAL!!! {click on the photo to watch a video preview} {Art...

You may know that I am a self-taught mixed media artist. But by self-taught, what I really mean is that I have followed what excites me...

...first and foremost, FODDER SCHOOL 3! As the first month of Fodder School 3 comes to a close, I feel so excited and energized for...

I could not be more excited and honored to be appearing at locations up and down my home state of California for my DIY Book Tour. Yes, I...

It's finally here! The new term of Fodder School is about to begin, and the best and most fun way to attend is to start from the...

My book, "Share Your Joy: Mixed Media Shareable Art" can be found in print in your local bookstore, TODAY! This is a thrilling day for...

...about setting intentions. In her book, "Good Morning, I Love You," Dr. Shauna Shapiro tells us: “Intentions set the compass of our...

What happens when you stop letting excuses and conditions limit your life? What happens when you take a risk instead of letting doubt...