Recently I've revisited watercolor painting.  These past few weeks I've enjoyed both the bright pigments and the slow and meditative way that I have been applying the paint.  It feels therapeutic and healing to create this way.  It is gentle and peaceful.  Sometimes it is random, and other times the work is inspired by memories or dreams.  There is an ease that seems to be so rare these days.  I really enjoy looking through the stack of finished work--seeing the bright colors, interesting watermarks, and the way they all combine.  There is such serenity.   I thought you might be up for some hope and joy and brightness in your life, too.  I decided I would share these works with the world.  I have matted them, so they are all ready for the frame of your choice.  I am offering these "Slices of Serenity" for $40 each.  (Shipping is available for a small additional charge.). Each is an original piece of water color art on pape...

I have a new class coming up in April at White Rabbit Galleries!  I'm excited to create the class and work with a new group of creative and curious folks! Do you love beach glass, driftwood, and lake tumbled rocks?  Would you like to assemble them into pieces of art?  This class is for you!  It also includes and optional early morning field trip on April 6 for beach combing with me at my favorite Lake Erie beach.  Please share this with your people, and invite a friends because it will be even more fun when you have someone to share with. More information and registration are found HERE

  It's all about INSPIRE and Inspiration.  Doesn't that feel so timely down deep in your soul?  It sure does to me!  Winter has been long and bleak, and it's not over yet.  There seems to be so much uncertainty and chaos swirling around us.  Believe it or not this is the best time to be inspired {and then turn around and be an inspiration.} I'm planning that at least half the time will be journaling or creative time together, so you will want paper and a pen for sure! This time you might want to bring some art supplies.  It can be anything--markers, crayons, color pencils, paint--whatever works for you! Here are the journal pages I made for you. This is the recording : https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/ share/qOR_ TgcFUWkljXYoIdK72sbdFU38Y6FBxS Yzg1v59Aoj7Z9WqTXIFiTE48Ji_ ylQ.4pMu-d6XX7T5zDHj Passcode: 4^HxPYF6 Please share with everyone you think could use an online boost! NPR Article:  8 Skills to Stress Less

  Register HERE Join me for a deeply enriching experience of Yoga Nidra.  This is a practice that allows you to decompress, relax, and find a deeper ease, despite the stress and business of life.  It allows your mind, body, and spirit to rest for a bit of time. What we do : In person I invite you to arrive a bit earlier to enjoy a cup of tea and create a cozy spot.  If you join online you create your own cozy spot at home, and then turn on the zoom link.  We will do a bit of moving and deep breathing.  Then we will lie back as if beginning shavasana.  I will guide your attention around your body, and then you will have for lack of a better term an extended shavasana. What to bring: Wear comfy clothes.  Bring a water bottle for afterwards.  Bring yoga or exercise mat(s), blanket(s), pillow for under knees.  An openness to trying something new is helpful, too. In person or online :  I'm offering both options!  If you're joining i...

  This year give an amazing experience gift for Valentine's Day! All materials, instructions, and a soft drink are provided inside my cozy studio, Blue Door Atelier, inside White Rabbit Galleries, 571 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton. Usually this experience is $45 per person, but in celebration of love you can join your special person in a creative experience--both for $45. {This offer is available for purchase until February 16, 2025, and it must be redeemed on an agreed upon date between purchase and June 30, 2025} Watercolor painting –for the novice who finds joy in the process.  We will play and then create 2-3 simple landscape or seascape pieces Needle felting —learn the basics of this fiber art form to create a flower or heart pin or a holiday bauble with embellishment Beginning crochet —learn a few basic stitches and begin a simple scarf and take it home to complete on your own Oil pastels —Let’s play with this versatile media to explore and then create one or two p...

  We will practice a variety of breath work techniques.  I will share stories, and there will be time for you to journal or think about making this all personal.  Please invite friends to join, too! You might want to print off the journaling pages that we will use, but you can also just have some blank paper to jot down your thoughts. ~Here is the Zoom Recording : https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/ share/Lmjiv4s6VS2tO- GvUoLBqQ8FujAOEhRhYX188rcm1lL8 ylg7jH51Jm2kakE1PPCq. EfJWV7FwwChtbE_i Passcode: JwD+D=K2 ~Here is the Link to Printable Handmade Journal Pages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RrvHjiCjG5ETEj5G0toXgLsfJLnsYP2U/view?usp=sharing ~Here is a link to printable finger labryrinths that are referenced in the workshop: https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/resources/finger-labyrinths

  The workshop uses stories, gentle thoughts, relaxation and journaling to guide you into a deeper experiential understanding of acceptance for yourself.  Accept is a secret weapon in this year of Simple Wonders! Here is the link to the handmade journal pages : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HyMibs9M5wz_504PUIh5t3QdJ8GxV-P8/view?usp=sharing AI generated summary is here : https://docs.google.com/document/d/14nLiUlIznVAb0s0HLk2xSbugrAkD4VvFN01Vm6Nnasw/edit?usp=sharing Here is the link to the recorded workshop : https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/ share/ hPuag3QaHD72dSVKmGqAvpx3hurqai lh7gC8qKrTf9O5_DV5wWxT2CtlSSb- JpXQ.tBiiEWjaLsTrA5QX Passcode: h%7MwNGX

  Children ages 6 - 12 years are invited to join me for a full morning of joyful creating in the White Rabbit Galleries Classroom. We will stroll through the gallery for inspiration, play creative games, take movement breaks in between arting and crafting for a full morning. Each program is 9 a.m. - noon, and the cost is $35 per participant, including all materials and instruction. Children should bring an art shirt or apron or wear clothes that can get messy. Children should also bring a water bottle and snack for themselves. Friday, January 3: Snow, Snow, Snow: Snow related projects Monday, January 20: Random Acts of Kindness and Guerrilla Art Monday, February 17: Cartooning, Comic Books and Zines Sign up today ! Space is limited. Sign up for all 3 for a discount!

I am so excited to let you know that I have a new card deck, and it's double sided!  Each card has a word, phrase or quote handwritten along with some artwork on each side. That is more than 100 bits of inspiration!  This project has been a labor of love that I have worked on for several months.  I am proud to present the Simple Wonders Inspiration Deck! Order yours right now HERE! This is a great gift for the holiday season--or, honestly, anytime! If you follow me on social media, and you have seen the recent "Words for today" posts.  That is a little taste of the deck.  Those are some of what you will find along with so many other words, phrases, and quotes that have been speaking to me over the past few months. You can stop in my studio to preview the entire deck and feed your spirit! {They are available at my Sip and Shop events on Dec. 5 and 12, 4:15 - 7 p.m. and at the Spring Garden Children's Festival, Sat., Dec. 7, 10 am - 3 pm}. I'm happy to deliver loc...

  I'm pleased to announce that I have an experience to offer along with an exceptionally unique calendar!  Every calendar is one of a kind and has sweet little bits of inspiration added to each page, including original art, inspired quotes and what nots.  Because I feel the need to greet the new year with creative action, engagement, and community, I am inviting you and your circle of people to join me. There is an additional workshop that is included with the purchase of the calendar.  These online workshops will be hosted the first Monday of each month.  January is already included with the calendar ! The workshops will include printable hand drawn journaling pages, conversation, inspiration, and suggested activities.  These will be recorded and emailed to anyone who has signed up for future reference or if you can't attend when we go live.  Each month will focus on the word/phrase in the calendar. This would make an amazing gift for yourself or othe...