Writing for me often happens in stolen moments. It is easy for me to plan time for and execute illustrations. It is easy for me to plan for and to execute mind-maps as well as write down structural and technical details. It is TOO easy for me to plan and execute and get lost in RESEARCH….
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Turning point: reflections on triggers. Part 2- (re)discovery
This week I have been exploring triggers in my life– their roles as fodder for creative work, their potential to help in self-development and their ability to create turning points. Recall: Part 1- archives Part 2 (RE)DISCOVERY As I mentioned in Part 1, a random journal entry may bring me to my knees. I was organizing my studio the other…
Turning point- reflections on triggers. Part 1: archives
Last New Year, my brother and I brought home all my journals and artwork from storage. We recently brought home all the family photo albums and objects. I love being the family archivist. I love seeing the heirlooms showcased in my kids’ collections and in the extended family’s homes. I love that the next generation…
Pay attention to the birds: Part 5- Sparrow
— Bliss- walking my old dog slowly, oh so slowly, in our West End neighborhood listening to the sweet song of the white-throated sparrow. Miraculous. I walk with a smile on my face. I am filled with self-love for truly the first time in my life. I know my own worth and I can sing…
Michele’s Happiness and Joy Lessons for Parents and Teachers
I first met Michele Lilyanna in 1996 at Roberts Creek Community Elementary School. Through luck and serendipity, Michele taught both my kids. She and I quickly bonded over a mutual and voracious love of the creative process. We eventually taught art classes together to all ages. I learned so much from co-facilitating with Michele- how…
A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.
Weighted and achy heart today on Mother’s Day. Missing Mom is an expected constant in my life. But I am so blessed to have been loved so completely by her. The pain now is, therefore, beautiful. Revisiting some favorite photographs. A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for…
Mnemosyne : Greek Goddess of Memory and Mother of the Muses. Love letter to my mom.
A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. ~Tenneva Jordan
Protected: Drawing on 50… journaling series Part 2. Dream participant: Maud!
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Surround yourself with books… #creativeinput
I have a thousand + books in my tiny apartment. Here are some I can reach from my bed while still lying down. I sometimes just look at them as they sit in the shelf. Visual inspiration! We need that! Or at least I do. I have been described as a hoarder. When I’m anxious,…
BIRTHDAY ART: calm in the storm- gifts from a friend @parentasleader
My friend Laura treated me to the most beautiful messages today in her generous birthday gifts. In the midst of the mayhem at school, with kids needing me right, left and centre, she popped in and thrust wisdom in my arms! I adore this woman for so many reasons; I am also acutely aware that…
Broken vintage doll as blank canvas. #art #inspiration #Gastown #Vancouver
I found this doll at Salmagundi West in Gastown yesterday and I adore it. I don’t know what it is about these curiosity shop treasures that totally inspire me. I plan to use this one as a canvas upon which to paint medieval landscapes with baby Frida Kahlo flying through. Stay tuned! In boys and…
Dream Boogie Winter 2011 with @SusanAkaSARK! DREAMing to DOing
Winter 2011 Dream Boogie with SARK:Dancing from DREAMing to DOing I adore SARK as you may guess from my endless twitters and rants, including my dedicated page HEALING WITH SARK. I am proud to help her promote her latest free teleclass! SARK says: An all-new session of Dream Boogie with SARK begins February 1 and…