I have been following my new daily schedule for almost three weeks (to be shared in detail soon), and am finally creating art 3 – 4 to hours every day, Monday through Friday. Now the question is . . . WHAT do I create in all that luscious time? For the past 12 years, … Keep reading…
One of the very few paintings created since quitting my job! I’m now on week 7 of being a full time artist, and to be honest, I’ve found myself floundering, not sure how to move through my new unstructured life. Although grateful beyond words to finally the time to create anytime I wish, … Keep reading…
Whenever I set an intention for myself, and share it with others, I have a much better chance of sticking to it! So here goes, my public declaration of what I intend to do for the next 31 days, beginning TODAY. 1. I am creating art at least one hour a day. I … Keep reading…
TODAY I’m taking action, and I feel both exhilarated and nervous about doing it. After discussing every possible positive and negative outcome with trusted friends and fellow artists, I finally decided to change my Instagram username from @catrains_collage to @thehotelartist. Although a small action on the surface, there are so many uncertainties that continue to swirl in and out … Keep reading…
For as long as I can remember, I have had a morning ritual. Its the way I step into the sacred day before me, setting an intention for what the rest of the day will (hopefully) look like. I do the same 5 things each morning for the same reasons I spend time planning/cooking healthy … Keep reading…
I am now on my 93rd day of doing art everyday, and on most of these days, going into my studio has filled me with joy, resulting in 2-4 blissful hours of creating art. And on some days, I struggle to find a mere 60 minutes for art, and I wedge it into the nooks and … Keep reading…
One year ago today, I set up my new art studio. The next day, on January 5, 2015 at 5 a.m., I got up to watch the sun rise from my studio window, pulled out an unfinished collage, and started playing. In those simple moments, my heart exploded with joy, tears welled in my eyes, and all I could say was “I’m … Keep reading…
Happy day after Christmas! Nice to have all that busyness behind me, although all the festivities were oh so fun. Especially opening gifts with my love and cooking our traditional Christmas breakfast together. Our day was so quiet and peaceful, at times boring, and that was healing too. After so much travel and Christmas prep … Keep reading…
I LOVE watching the sunrise rise from my studio window. Pictures don’t do this justice, but in the far background, you can see the lake – its a little slice of blue in the bottom center of the picture. I don’t live ON the lake, but at least I have this sweet lake view in the … Keep reading…