This is what I know: Art heals. Above is a detail of a painting I’ve been working on. It’s not yet done, and while I don’t usually share work in progress, I’m sharing this one because of its timeliness. Here’s the piece: I know… It’s dark. But that’s the beauty of making art. I get to express exactly […]

. Dear Friends, Now that Studio Stories is finally here, I’d like to share with you how the book came to be. But first, I’m excited to invite you to my very first book reading: October 17 at Busboys & Poets Takoma, DC.  I hope you can join us! And now, here’s the true story behind Studio Stories: Once upon […]

Dear Friends, I’m thrilled to tell you that Studio Stories: Illuminating Our Lives through Art is finally here! Eleven years ago, I began inviting women into my studio to create art. Studio Stories takes you along on their intensely personal journeys from self-expression to self-discovery. As a lifelong artist and teacher, I’m truly delighted to share these inspiring […]

This is what I know: Seasons come and seasons go. The past few days there’s been change in the air. Literally. Cool winds are here. I’m under no illusions, though. Where I live, near Washington DC, September can be the hottest month. Still, as a soft wind blew the treetops today, I saw some leaves […]

This is what I know: Art can touch your soul. I remember the first art I ever admired. It was in kindergarten, and Todd Kupferman could draw the best darn mice I’d ever seen. He’d draw mice everywhere. I remember one little mouse cut out of a piece of old cardboard – my entree into the world of art […]

This is what I know: SUMMER VACATION!!!  A break from work, worries and chores. Freedom. Fun. Relaxation. Swimming! Kayaking!  Bananagrams! Time to explore new places, be with loved ones, play, learn new stuff, notice, and just be. Incorporating art along the way exponentially expands and deepens our new experiences. It helps us be in the moment, and gives us a […]

This is what I know: It’s a noisy world. Cars, airplanes, helicopters, and leaf blowers… It’s a freakin’ noise-fest out there! Adding to that panoply are the insistent tweets and pings that distract us from even hearing ourselves. Hello? Am I even in here? To be creative you need to find that treasured quiet – to mull and process and allow […]

This is what I know: Sometimes making art is hard. I love making art. It’s something I’ve done my whole life. It gives me deep joy and fills me like nothing else can. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It’s who I am.But making art has its moments. Moments of frustration – of throw my hands up in the air feeling […]

 This is what I know: Making art is pure joy. Sometimes when I’m painting it’s like there’s no room – no walls, no floor – no boundaries. Just paint, canvas and me. Together, the 3 of us synchronize without construct or delineation. Like an ancient dance, scraping the brush on the canvas. dipping a palette knife into a tub […]

This is what I know:To create art we need to be open. Creativity comes naturally. The way we make art as children illustrates the ease by which creativity comes to us, as well as the profound sense of joy it brings. That creative spirit never leaves us – though we may lose sight of it, it’s still there, waiting to […]