I’m facilitating classes on my latest book, “How to be a Super Power (in 7 easy lessons). Teaching 2nd and 3rd graders has been a blast. Here are the first 4 classes. 1.) Personal Space: As far as they can stretch their arms is their own personal space. …
As I mentioned in my last blog… I had the opportunity to be with many life-long girlfriends on this trip to Colorado and New Mexico. First is Sue, who just went through a 6 hour surgery and is recovering slowly. We always looked like…
…was even better than I planned. And I planned a lot. I spoke at 3 venues, 2 of which were full-day workshops, making visual aids to take home and use the very next day. “How to identify Red Flags in troubled Teens, through ART” That was my topic and the…
…at the Eastern Shore Art Center. It has been a busy summer already. I just completed two weeks teaching 12 to 14 year old students (then 8 to 11 year olds) about the Choctaw indians who lived on the shores of Mobile Bay from the mid 15oo’s to 1886 when…
Last week I facilitated an art class for 50 grandmothers. This is an organization that honors women and their wisdom. It started when our ancestors would be in a circle around the cook-fires. They dedicated this space to sharing, listening, and speaking more thoughtfully. This concept has become a tradition…
…felt the loss of his Dad. As some of you know I lost my husband last month. It was unexpected and grueling. But not just for the humans… Zach was overwhelmed as well. They were inseparable. Camping …
It was a good friend’s birthday last week, so I had an art class//luncheon for 14 girlfriends… and grandson, Micah. You’ve heard of message in a bottle, right? Well this is the same thing, only in a BOX. …………..Go Fly a kite……………………….When Pigs Fly……………………………Wishing You………….. An Easy Climb….
Last week I gave a presentation at Sophiella Gallery in Mobile, AL. It’s a stunning showroom right on Dauphin Street in the heart of Old Town. My student’s artwork was on display most of the month of January because this is the FIRST annual ART in Recovery month. I…
I am thrilled to be featured in the Sophiella Gallery on 111 Dauphin St. in Mobile, AL. The Mobile ArtWalk is on Jan. 14 and I will give a presentation on my ART with a Purpose the next day, Jan. 15, from 11 to noon. When I went to set…
It was a cold evening but many still came out to the Eastern Shore ART CENTER where I had my ART in Recovery display. ART with a Purpose, my organization, has teamed up with the Drug Education Council to help people better understand… …the POWER of ART Thank you…
“I develop ART curriculums & classes to help my students express themselves more clearly. You don’t have to be an “artist” to depict your ideas with images & symbols…and when you can share your thoughts and feelings, YOU are EMPOWERED !!!”
