Growing up i felt disconnected from the inner me, and by my teens, depression hit full force. At my darkest moment an awakening gave me hope and the understanding that there was more to this life than could be seen with my eyes. But it was two more decades before i understood that my healing journ

i have been "growing up" in a sense. i just finished a book called Turning Pro which describes so well the way i had been going about my life, not truly stepping into who i am and what i have to offer, operating in a passive way, taking what life brought me as if that was my path rather th

My mom is my biggest fan, always supportive and encouraging. i truly credit my mom with giving me the talent i have as an artist. Thank you mom, i love you! #artist #oilpainting #baldeagle #healingjourney #confidencejourney

i am totally new to acrylic inks so here i decided to make a mess and see what would happen! If you have used inks in your art process i would love to hear your favorite color combinations and techniques! #acrylicpainting #inkdrawing #healingjourney #artistsoflemon8 #selfconfidence

On the journey to find my voice, i had to shine a loving light on the what i had feared and avoided my whole life. Old patterns rose up to derail me but i persevered and was rewarded with a vivid dream that told me to paint. i had gone decades ignoring and suppressing my creativity, and when i bega

i recently finished this commission of Destiny, a horse with a unique relationship with nature. Each summer as soon we the Monarchs arrived in the hills of Kentucky, they came to see Destiny. No matter where she was, the Monarchs would flock to her, landing on her to say hello. #horses #butt

i painted these flamingos because i find their colors irresistible, their feathers luscious, and their curvy necks mesmerizing. But when i shared this piece with a friend i admit i was surprised to hear her response... "Sexy!" Now, i wanna know what you think. Do you agree with my fri