As I begin work on my next SENSORY-SCAPE painting, I am fighting the feeling of futility on several levels.

The truth is that realism is not currently in vogue in the art world. Contemporary art galleries primarily show abstract art and figurative art.

Any creative projects I worked on were done on my computer or made at the kitchen table. No wonder I was so happy to have a separate, dedicated creative space at age 50!

AI did its best to summarize my art and propose topics for articles about it. At first, I thought it was silly and funny. But then I thought, "Hmm...maybe there is something here."

I felt ensconced in "the art world," like I'd cashed in a golden ticket allowing deeper understanding of what I do for a living. - Brian Sandford

Lately, the sky has been full of fascinating clouds, and the more I look, the more I see.

Finding a community, a group of friends, people to hang out with is very special.

... if someone sees my artwork as magical or strangely beautiful and/or unexpected and if it challenges imposed values and norms like the systemic patriarchy while searching for freedom, well then dear reader, I'm ALL IN!

Life is full of changes and as I walk down memory lane I'm reminded that we need to soak up THIS moment.

I'm learning to celebrate my senses instead of feel embarrassed by what they bring me.

I gained insight as to what galleries look for in the artists and artwork they want to represent.

For despair, optimism is the only practical solution. Hope is practical.

My days became waking nightmares as I tried to do everything on less and less sleep.

Tonya Turner Carroll talked about how each and every one of us can help women artists become more valued.

Overcoming personal demons and realizing how much I appreciate YOU dear reader.

The more I looked at my face the less I saw what was and instead I saw what will be.

Different questions to ask around the Thanksgiving dinner table this year.

My experience so far of painting a self portrait.

A look at my personal demon External Validation and how I'm making changes away from it.

Ideas and questions related to my art journey