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  Have you wanted to live a creative life, but have not known where to start? You will be immersed in delight in this workshop whether you are an accomplished artist or a total beginner. Join Daune Pitman, Chris Willard, and Tim Willard for a two-day art workshop where we will explore loose landscapes, mixed […]

I have found that the best moments are often those moments in the in between. Little amounts of time where I can be present if I choose. It is in those moments that a book slowly gets read over a month, I capture my thoughts through writing, I have the face to face conversations, I […]

    In this episode I am talking with artist Jan McCarthy. Jan has a message that the best is yet to come and age has nothing to do with it. Join this conversation about aging, finding your stride and rhythm and creating more than ever as you get older. Age is just a number […]

  If you would like to tap into some of that creative energy for yourself, here’s some exciting news. The 6th annual Sketchbook Revival Online Workshop is happening really soon. Already it’s helped tens of thousands of participants feel more creatively empowered to fill up their sketchbook pages, have fun experimenting with their art supplies […]

  I have been enjoying the spring and fall antiques shows in Round Top, Texas for the past six years. This show has been going on for fifty years so I am definitely a newbie! I have also been blessed to have book signings, teach a live art workshop and also speak at The Gathering […]

  I found my creativity again years ago through home and family. Over and over again home has been the safe place to express beauty, make art, teach our children, gather others, build a business and dream of what is next. I know first hand the power of home and the place of beauty it […]

I wanted to share more of what I am reading, watching, listening to and learning etc. There is so much beauty all around us and we have to be intentional to make sure that what we consume (watch, read, listen to, learn) feeds us in beautiful ways. BUT the other message I know to be […]

  If you would like to tap into some of that creative energy for yourself, here’s some exciting news. The 6th annual Sketchbook Revival Online Workshop is happening really soon. Already it’s helped tens of thousands of participants feel more creatively empowered to fill up their sketchbook pages, have fun experimenting with their art supplies […]

I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it on a cold winter morning when fog has rolled in and the woods are covered in frost, listening to the music that our children are writing (truly the best), the […]

    In this episode I am talking with artist Mary Gregory. In this interview Mary shares how she has been able to grow her original art and art prints through live markets like Round Top. Mary is a must stop for many twice a year during antiques week in Round Top, Texas and she […]

This is a free art video with Roselyn Pratt taken from her course Ten Days of Art and includes one lesson video with 24 minutes of content. Join Roselyn as she shares the process of studying and learning from artists we love. Leonardo da Vinci said, ‘He who can copy, can do.’ Following the theme of […]

  Poetry of Place – the unique, distinctive, cherished aspects of a place where stories, art, memories, beliefs, and histories are woven into a tapestry of great beauty. Your home should mirror who you are and the stories you carry. It is sacred space. It is the stories of our days, nights, celebrations, and everyday […]

Welcome to the Proof of Life journal entry series. Writing more in general, and specifically with you, is something I hope to continue. Like many of you, life has become clearer over the past few years and there are many things I have dropped along the way that I deeply desire to pick back up. […]

    In this episode I am talking with author, speaker and lifestyle blogger Trina McNeilly. Just living life we are bound to experience pain, anxiety and worry. When that comes how can we learn how to navigate life’s hardships so we come out of the other side more healthy and whole? We all have […]

When you first meet Lucy Farmer you are drawn in by her joy, deep kindness and ability to connect with everyone around her and then you can’t help but notice her incredible style! Head to toe Lucy lives and dresses creatively! When I found out that the incredible hats she wears are created by her […]

What is Inspiring Me Lately I wanted to share more of what I am reading, watching, listening to and learning etc. There is so much beauty all around us and we have to be intentional to make sure that what we consume (watch, read, listen to, learn) feeds us in beautiful ways. BUT the other […]

Registration is open for Pure Pigment | A Pastel Workshop with Anne Gee. This is our FIRST online course ALL about pastels!  When I saw the work of Anne Gee I knew that she would be the perfect instructor to make pastels come alive in your own work! This MINI course will take you step-by-step […]

I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it snowshoeing on our land with Kelly, reading my Bible early in the mornings, having a friend join me for coffee in front of the fire, our daughter coming home for […]

    In this episode I am talking with pastor and author Russ Ramsey. Led by his writings in Rembrandt is in the Wind we discuss community in the art world, the moments that define us, and the impact of connecting with the beauty around us. This discussion is for the art lovers and also […]

  I am thrilled to share that there is a new and beautiful way to buy art! I think this is brilliant and so needed!   It’s been a year in the making, and you’re going to love it!   Artburst Studios, a unique online art show experience, has come to life under the thoughtful […]

The changing of seasons can always be an invitation for reflection and sometimes change. It is a physical reminder around us to take the time to notice the changes within us. Whether you are finding yourself in need of finding beauty and rest in the slower season of winter or maybe you are truly in […]

The changing of seasons can always be an invitation for reflection and sometimes change. It is a physical reminder around us to take the time to notice the changes within us. Whether you are finding yourself in need of finding beauty and rest in the slower season of winter or maybe you are truly in […]

When you first meet Lucy Farmer you are drawn in by her joy, deep kindness and ability to connect with everyone around her and then you can’t help but notice her incredible style! Head to toe Lucy lives and dresses creatively! When I found out that the incredible hats she wears are created by her […]

This is a free art video with Jeanne Oliver taken from her course Gathered | Inspiration Boards and includes one lesson videos with 52 minutes of content. Any time of the year is the perfect time to pull together an inspiration board whether it is for a new home project, a series of art you […]