I’ll Be Happy When

My grandma died early Saturday morning. She was 96 years old. She lived a long, blessed life and for that I am grateful. But her departure is also a reminder: death is coming for us all. So when I find myself in a self-placed conditional constraint cycle, ruminating things like I’ll be happy when I… Continue reading I’ll Be Happy When

Summer Vibes

It’s already a thousand degrees in Houston, so it must be summer! Woo hoo! School’s out! Let’s play! If you’re like me, those are the kind of thoughts that come when I reminisce about summertime vibes. For me growing up in central Illinois, summer was an open call for being outdoors all the time! And… Continue reading Summer Vibes

Take My Classes, Take My Workshops!

As spring screeches to a halt, it’s already a thousand degrees in the Houston area, so that means it’s time to retreat indoors and bask in the glory that is 21st century air conditioned living! Yeehaw! Don’t worry, friends, there is plenty to do indoors! In fact, I have several classes and workshops coming up… Continue reading Take My Classes, Take My Workshops!

Dream, Dream, Dream

Over the last month I have been doing a lot of art festivals. And while it’s exhilarating and fun and exciting and uplifting (for the most part), it’s also a lot of work. I imagine the majority of people don’t realize the amount of work — the physical labor, the logistics, the stress — that… Continue reading Dream, Dream, Dream

Announcing: 2024 Spring Show Schedule

Hot dog, y’all! Having been producing lots of new work over the winter, this spring is already gearing up to be full of fun and excitement as I get on the road! Who’s ready to get after it?!? I know I am! Here’s a quick breakdown of each forthcoming event where I hope to see… Continue reading Announcing: 2024 Spring Show Schedule

Smalls

In the vast realm of art, where grandeur often takes center stage, there’s a quiet yet significant allure in smaller, more affordable pieces. These petite treasures hold immense importance for artists and collectors alike and I can attest that having one from your favorite creator is a great entry point into the art world. Art… Continue reading Smalls

The Work Is For Me

If you like it — if ANYONE likes it and WANTS it — and CARES enough to offer funds in order to INVITE it into his/her home… then that’s gravy, baby. That’s just gravy. You see, if I’m not paying attention, I find myself being led towards audience capture. I find myself making things that… Continue reading The Work Is For Me