The creative life

  • Across the Great Divide

    Happy New Year and what do you think of when you read “Across the Great Divide?” Yes, I am borrowing the phrase from Nanci Griffith’s beautiful song of the same name. But there’s more to it than that. Before I share more, I want to welcome new readers and share the purpose of this post…

  • Adios 2021

    Adios 2021! Here are three things for which I am grateful. But before I share these three things, I want to welcome new readers here and describe the purpose of this post and blog. Okeedokee? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s is…

  • The Readiness Is All

    Tis the Season to ponder the ‘readiness is all.’ What do I mean by that? Plenty to consider as we careen to the end of 2021. But before we do all that, I want to welcome new readers and describe the purpose of this post and blog. OK? Here we go. Small Spaces Special Places…

  • Bird’s Eye View

    Bird’s Eye View popped into my head as I worked on this 3×3 inch oil painting. I will share more about this painting in a bit. But first, I want to welcome new readers and describe the purpose of this post and blog. OK? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select…

  • But Wait There’s More

    Yes yes you’re right, the TV infomercial with the guy saying, “But Wait There’s More,” is cheesey! So why did I name this week’s painting this? I’ll share that in a minute but first I want to welcome new readers here and share the purpose of this blog and post. So here goes! Small Spaces…

  • Fledging Time

    Well it’s Fledging Time, gentle reader! Why do I say that? Oh I have sooo many reasons to share with you. But before I do, I want to welcome new readers here. And, I’ll share the purpose and focus of this blog. Ready? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a…

  • Magic at the Lake

    Magic at the Lake is the title for this week’s painting and post. This name is also a reminder to seek out magic everywhere! Before I elaborate I want to welcome new readers and share the purpose of this post and blog. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme…

  • You Just Are

    What has made me think of writing “You Just Are?” Could it be age? Could it be the daily meditation practice? Maybe it’s the daily painting practice? Before I share the delightful possibilities, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose of this blog and today’s post. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers!…

  • Play Date

    Play Date is the name of one of this week’s gouache paintings. I had several other names for this painting before settling on Play Date. I will share that information and the scoop on a new contemporary painter “crush” I have in today’s post. But first, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose…