Notes from the Studio

How to Bring More Art (Life Practice) into your home

How to Bring More Art (Life Practice) into your home

The Art Life Practice reason for being is simple: to help you cultivate a life filled with beauty and inspiration in order to live more mindfully and meaningfully. What better...
Creative Play Prompt: Mindful Drawing

Creative Play Prompt: Mindful Drawing

Mindful drawing is such a powerful tool when you are feeling overwhelmed or overworked. This particular exercise was so soothing and relaxing, I could have done it for hours. After...
Creative Play Prompt: Storytelling through Collage + Drawing

Creative Play Prompt: Storytelling through Collage + Drawing

This creative play exercise combines elements of collage and drawing, and what makes it so fun and inspiring is that there are countless directions you can take your creative journey. 
Creative Play: Exploring Shapes and Colors inspired by Sonia Delaunay

Creative Play: Exploring Shapes and Colors inspired by Sonia Delaunay

Sonia Delaunay (1889-1979), was a Ukrainian-born French artist who spent most of her career in Paris. Delaunay was known for her vivid use of color and her bold, abstract patterns,...
Creative Play: Color Grids inspired by Stanley Whitney

Creative Play: Color Grids inspired by Stanley Whitney

Stanley Whitney (b. 1946) is an American painter most known for his vibrant abstract grid paintings. Drawing inspiration from sources ranging from artist Piet Mondrian to quilt-making, Stanley creates richly...
Watercolor Explorations

Watercolor Explorations

The ways to experiment with watercolor are endless. Here are just a few ways to play with watercolor, creating unique textures and effects along the way.  Water blooms Lay down...