Did you ever think about giving a smile to someone as a gift or a little spot to record smiles.  Sharing a smile can be just as motivatin...

"Like golden apples in silver settings are words spoken at the proper time." (Proverbs 25:11) Yesterday morning, I gathered...

Sure, there are many artists who inspire and motivate me to create, but one artist that I just adore is the artwork of Cecil Beaton. Perha...

"put 'em up" painting the lion at pve design studio 2013 I am so delighted to share with you a new friendship and a little...

During my open studio tour, one question that was repeatedly posed was, "How do you get started with creating your art?" Ma...

It is Easter Monday and I am motivated by the left over eggs to make a batch of egg salad.  You know the saying when life gives you lemon...

Everyone needs a little motivation to bring a bit of sunshine inside to find the sunny side up of life. No matter whatever has been tosse...

Part of motivation requires one to soldier on.  This is my son who is a sophomore ROTC student at RPI .  He will be 20 years old in Februa...

I love that Walt Disney's entire motivation was based on a mouse and having fun.  Now imagine trying to sell or dream that up? Did y...

Yes, love never fails. This week, is my 25th wedding anniversary. all we ever need is    love love love. Love, love, love, love,...

Just a little monday motivation for you to inspire you to "float on, dear one, towards your newest possibility." It is true,...

One part of motivation can very often be the desire for something more.  It can be a thing but it can also be learning something new that...

I adore this work of art, by Gerhard Richter.  What courage to paint a portrait in such a brave way. Does this make you do an "a...

Nothing like starting off a new week with the chance to love to work and to play.  Containers gathered together and holding pencils, brush...

This has to be one of my all time favorite illustrations I did years ago.  It does reflect so many wonderful traditions of...

 Welcome Monday.  As many of us scramble to pitch tents, forage for ingredients and prepare a bountiful table to share with our family an...

The month of June makes me think of brides and bridesmaids and women preparing for marriage, college, or for a summer without a routine sche...

what can i say, my girl motivates me to be a better Mom. do you remember age eleven and feeling the world revolved around you. tell me you d...