Wheelhouses of Culture
Nearly every community has it's own cultural landmarks so when I travel, I enjoy seeing places of interest in the region where I am visiting. Included in my creative journey this summer was a visit to the Museum of the…
Creative Journeys
Reflecting on all the fun messes we made today! It was a sensory box morning inside. After an afternoon nap, creative mischievousness. The nearby garden hose came in handy! I dabbled too, mostly vicariously! See you next…
Life’s Little Surprises
“A creative life is an amplified life. It's a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and ... a lot more interesting life.” - Elizabeth Gilbert I set up this little vignette with a beautiful watercolor greeting card sent…
Summer Highs
“The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.” ~Holstee No doubt about it, I am indeed a child of Summer! My energy is high, my thoughts are brighter and it is when I feel most inspired to create.…
Pulling the Load
I've gotten such joy watching a little girl, who is featured in videos posted on social media. She is about the age of my little granddaughter ( between two to three years old) and is a little tow-head too. Her…
How Art Touches the Heart
Today, I'd like to share with you on SowtheHeart.com about an annual community art project which is a collaborative effort between painters, writers and orators. This event is in honor of a woman who was at helm of the…
Adapting for the Times
I often think about how many of the community-oriented ladies back in my years of growing up were the very same ones who not only lead one of the local Girl Scout troops but also were involved in the PTA…
A Story of Her Renaissance
Last weekend I went to a very meaningful art exhibit. It told the story of a woman's renaissance in the years after her retirement, all through her paintings and news stories which were written about her. To me, it was…
Creativity and Fulfillment
It is never ever too late to try something new. First hand experience is a wonderful teacher! Who would have ever thunk at sixty years of age, I would have become an author. The painter well tells her story in…
Hearts Open: Trying New Things
We always have choices. One being continuing to grow or staying stuck in the same ole, same ole. Learning a new skill or finding a new creative outlet or experiencing something that is outside of our comfort zone is healthy,…