Musings & Writings is a collection of my thoughts, observations, and the written narratives that exist alongside my visual work. This space serves as a digital notebook for everything from deep-dives into my creative process to the occasional stream-of-consciousness reflection on life and art. While my visual work focuses on color and form, these pieces use language to explore the ideas and inspirations that drive me, offering a more literal window into my perspective. Whether it’s a formal essay or a brief, spontaneous spark of an idea, this is where I let the ink settle into words instead of sketches.
I could be dating myself right now, but back in the day at my gradeschool I looked forward to recess and free time to just hang with my besties and talk about nonsense like what’s for lunch, who’s that new kid?, and other important ten year old topics. We were sent outside to get some […]
I like to just write little silly schnibbles that pop into my head, hoping to make someone’s day just a little bit better. Here’s one from a year ago (I’m so happy to have this space now to collect all my randoms! Thanks J.P. 😊) A February Haiku Days become longerThe sun greets me in
From little on, I have adored the whimsical rhymes and sing-song text in the Dr Seuss books, as well as many other children’s authors. Fantastical art, bright colors, silly words, I drank it all in. I see that same excitement in my grandson with his books. He still crawls up in my lap and we
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Winter in Wisconsin can be mild and easy, or it can be frigid and icy like it has been this year. It’s good news for the cold enthusiasts – the skiers and snowmobilers. Not so much for the peeps that don’t care for it. I do want to say though that through this cold snap