Now Available! Inspired by a book of tattered piano music I found in an antique store, I createed a series of Moonflower Nocturnes. I love the patina of the worn pages and the little glimpses of a moment in time preserved by the penciled-in markings …
This fall our church is going through an experience together called Rooted. Rooted was designed for small groups by Mariners Church in California to provide an opportunity for people to connect with God, the church, and their purpose. Our small group discussions this fall have …
While finishing up this series I struggled to find a title and asked around for ideas. My good friend Katie suggested Seek Your Passion. That little phrase really stood out to me and speaks to some of my life experiences recently. I believe God gives …
A couple of months after beginning my work on this series my very dear sister-in-law, Kathryn, passed away unexpectedly. Her death and a subsequent family crisis began a long creative drought for me. For many months afterward I felt unable to even enter the studio, …
This morning I drove my son to school through the muddled, midwinter streets in east St. Paul. The area has seen better days and I often find it disheartening, especially in this gray season. Lately, the melancholy of winter and the dismal state of our …
Last time I shared my realization that we are all given the gift of creativity by God. Even with this new truth to build on, changing my mindset about creativity has not been easy. I continue to struggle with perfectionism, a deep fear that I …
