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 on the music. Each piece features a night-blooming moonflower and…
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 opened up a wonderful way for us to strengthen our…
Initially inspired by the combination of earthy hues, my Cradle the Earth series eventually transformed into a reflection of my deep concern for our current climate crisis. The focal point of each piece incorporates natural, found, and/or recycled objects, while the layers of collage represent our interconnectedness to the earth. As I share each piece…
I created these mini mixed media gems during the recent Stay-At-Home order we were under in Minnesota due to COVID-19. Creating them allowed me a lovely escape from the stress of navigating distance learning with my kids and allowed me to set aside my worries for a little while. I hope they do the same…
This series grew organically out of my love for the colors and materials. I adore shades of blue, especially indigo! I began by creating six collages using a limited group of mono printed papers and fabric. I assembled the collages to take along on our visit with my parents in Florida last year. We were…
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 each of us spiritual gifts and a way of belonging…
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, let alone create anything. These were shelved for a considerable…
For me the idea of a daydream illustrates the mental state of mind necessary for creating. An enigmatic shift occurs when your brain is able to detach itself from the stresses and concerns of the more practical, physical world. Transitioning into this dream-like state frees up your brain to fully focus on other matters. Both…
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 current world have pulled on me. It is bitter cold…
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 have nothing of value to share, and the burden of…