The Art of Identity

  To call myself an artist means that I have a profession as well as a place in society. I like that. Identity is often quite a struggle in this land of so many freedoms. We are not bound to a caste system or a monarchy. These systems provide social order and define for the people who they are…(continue reading)

Art and Pain

So it seems the most famous artist were often plagud by addiction of some sort, be it love, sex or substance and often their best pieces were born out of their truest low points (I am under the influence of  the movie Frida) and I  would like to discuss this more deeply.   Is it that...(continue reading)

Art and Love

So I answered my own question and went ahead and got engaged. Art is nice but it doesn’t hold your hand in the park or cuddle on cold mornings, let alone help with the dishes! However, if I had to give up painting in order to be in a relationship I would not last long. So in my own way I'm in...(continue reading)

Journey To Success

  As a child I knew I was a gifted writer, so naturally I tended to excel in English classes and no so much in mathematics. Although I understood the material while the instructor was speaking I clearly could not demonstrate any retention when exam time came. Being gifted in one area, it almost...(continue reading)

At the End of the Day

  Working in a noisy life-filled atmosphere is a challenge as a mother of three children between age four and eight. So I have to budget my time wisely. As a custom designer I get paid in advance and the pressure is on from the time I receive my first dollar until I slap on a shipping...(continue reading)