Creative Tension

Creative Tension

If you’re a spider, or if you knit, you know the importance of holding tension. Just right, not too tight. Gently enough to allow the weave to flow, but not so loosely that it all falls apart. Creative tension in other areas can be like that, too. I once heard...
Artist-at-home Dates

Artist-at-home Dates

“How do you do an artist date when you can’t go anywhere?” Is that a question you’re asking, too? If you’re familiar with The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, you know the value. Artist dates are intended to fill up your energetic...
Toy Stories

Toy Stories

Try on the idea for a moment that your inner artist loves to play. Toys, crafts, building sets and games can be great fun for childlike imagination and creation. Can you easily get at your collection of fun stuff? When a recent client and I dove in to free up this...
Play Space

Play Space

A friend and I were out walking at the Arboretum, and these pink bows caught my eye. Remember getting to play in a space built just your size? What is it that makes that so special and inviting to the imagination? As adults, we need that, too. A place that provides...