PIECING IT TOGETHER: Creative musings of a mixed-media artist

Handling Rejection

As artists we all hear the need to have thick skin, that we will experience many rejections as we attempt to get our work out into the...

Devotions for 2020

Happy New Year friend! I hope your holiday season has left you rejuvenated. I can honestly say that I'm feeling ready to face a new year...

Getting over my post show painting slump

Hello Blog Readers! It has been a while, as work and life got the best of me for a while and blogging fell to the wayside. The month of...

My First Solo Exhibit: The Beginning

If you follow me on social media, you will know that I just announced my first solo exhibit, coming in the spring of 2021! As an emerging...

Pretending to be a Plein Air Artist

I had a very plein air weekend. Plein air, for those who aren't familiar is "the act of painting outdoors". I love being outside and I...

Transitioning into Summer as a WFHM

For the past month I've been contemplating an upcoming change that I was scared would stall the progress I've been making on my art...

Why I Rarely Gift my Own Art

Some artists gift their art often, but I must admit I am not one of them. I am definitely open to that changing, but for now, if you've...

Finding My Art Tribe

When I began painting, I quickly realized I needed friends. Don't get me wrong, I have some great friends. But I found I needed art friends.

Diving off a Cliff and Building Wings in Mid-Air

Welcome to my little corner of the Internet. I’m so happy you’ve decided to join me on this journey. Here's what it took for me to get here.

TS