Colour

Colour

Have you ever walked into a good wool shop and been blown away by the exuberance of the colour overload? The intense saturated dyes all in one place can take your breath away. It’s like hearing an operatic voice, live for the first time. Overwhelming. The power...
The Middle

The Middle

Oh the dreaded MIDDLE. Exciting concepts are great. The energy of inspired beginnings sweeps us away with big expectations. Visualizing the spectacular ending is oh so satisfying.  Until the mire and frustration of being bogged down in the Middle. Discovering...
Belonging

Belonging

Through the years I have belonged to many organizations for various reasons. Some for networking, some for the resources they could provide, some because of what they stood for. Gradually I have pared this down to just a few in Nova Scotia that focus on my current...
Processing with Pen in Hand

Processing with Pen in Hand

Maybe it is because I am a visual thinker/learner/listener, I feel most grounded and the wheels turn more smoothly if I have a pen in my hand and paper at the ready. Don’t ask me to remember vital information or how to start the generator or how to navigate the...
Un-intention

Un-intention

In my on-going wish to keep my painting loose, I have been known to just load the paint on the brush, close my eyes, and let the paint fly… No intent. No direction. What happens, happens. Forcing me to deal with it. To be more intuitive. This is usually when I...