Labyrinth Moves

by amy | Jun 21, 2015 | Learning, Mapping, Practice

One of the many qualities I love about a labyrinth is the experience it give of the whole. It’s a tricky talent to hold the big picture and take the singular steps of life, but this configuration offers a neat pattern. Oh, if it were so easy! Nonetheless, its...

Creative Camaraderie

by amy | Apr 23, 2015 | Growth, Learning, Perseverance

Celebrating our Artist’s Way group! What a lovely walk it has been. Each of us on a unique path, yet we come together weekly for three months to share our stories. We marvel at the synchronous happenings, honor the courage and truth in our showing up, and...

Art Appreciation

by amy | Nov 19, 2014 | Blessings, Growth, Learning, Practice

Art appreciation, believe it or not, was part of 3rd grade. We’d set up a gallery, reproductions of famous works lining the walls and handfuls of appreciation tickets. As the nine-year-olds slowly roamed the room, placing their paper opinions next to select...

Creative Layers

by amy | Oct 19, 2014 | Growth, Learning

Just came across this photo of a work in progress. Well, it’s done now, but seeing the mid-way point reminds me to appreciate the process. How do we know when a piece of art is done, anyway? How do we not second guess ourselves and wonder if we’ve added...

Handle On

by amy | Sep 4, 2014 | Learning, Perseverance

Ever feel like a kid with a new bike? I do. Maybe because I just got a new bike. Well, new-to-me and I’m grateful. The only thing is the handles. The bike needed new grips, so I went searching online. With sensitivity to vinyl, I’d hoped to find real...

Ideas Rebound

by amy | Feb 20, 2014 | Growth, Learning

I have a friend who is good at quoting me. She tosses back ideas, suggestions and bits of brilliance that I once gave her. As annoying as that can be, I’m learning to pay attention. How well do you take your own advice? We all carry wisdom. And it can be easier to...