I don’t know Charlie O’Shields personally, but I’ve always felt a bit of a connection with him. He’s from Kansas … More
Category: Art therapy
Not Off to a Very Good Start
Bear with me, please. I’m not having a good time right now, but I’m laughing a bit. Just laugh along … More
Draw Yourself Calm
I first “got to know” Amy Maricle through the Sketchbook Revival program, although I don’t recall which year she was … More
Look! Look! Look!
I came to the studio early yesterday, sat down here at my desk, and as is my habit, I logged … More
Yes, It’s Happening!
After digging a bit through my emails, I did find information from Karen Abend. She says Sketchbook Revival 2025 is … More
Lots of Practice!
I’ve mentioned several times that even while I’ve been away from “art” for quite some time, I have recently done … More
Surprise! Surprise!
Yes, here I am again — briefly. For months now, I’ve been doing everything except art, and that’s all right. I’m … More
Here I Am Again
You probably thought you’d seen the last of me… am I right? Yes, it’s been a long, long time since … More
Reframing and Reclaiming
It would be nice to say “Oh, Sketchbook Revival is here, and I’m back in the studio again!” I suppose … More
This Felt Good
A few days ago I shared “Red Lady” — my first creative project in months. I liked her because I … More
Art Therapy: A Safe Place
I enjoy doing a bit of “personal art therapy” — using visual art as a means of understanding myself, a … More
Women at the Market
I’ve recently passed the half-way point in my 100-Day Creative Project. As you’re well aware, I chose neurographic art as my … More
Let’s Talk About Neurographic Art
Maybe you’re getting tired of hearing about — and seeing — neurographic art. If so, please take a moment to … More
It’s Starting Soon
I’m definitely excited for the upcoming Sketchbook Revival 2022 workshops. If you haven’t signed up yet — it’s all free — … More
Ready, Set, Draw!
After discovering the “Mythical Createures” game at Amazon recently, I wondered if there were more “drawing activity” sets available, so … More
The Heart of the Matter
Today I’m sharing another page from my 100-Day Creative Project Sketchbook of neurographic art. This means that I’ll also be sharing … More
“This Above All, To Thine Own Self Be True”
You probably recognize these words: This above all, to thine own self be true.” You might also know that they were written … More
Mother and Child
Today’s topic is “emergent art”, a concept I’ve been thinking more about since my recent post on “boxes”. If, as … More
Art Therapy: A Perfect Day
When I began my “neurographic journey” on Sunday — the start of my 100-Day Creative Project — I promised I … More
My Neurographic Journey Begins
Today marks the official start of this year’s “100-Day Challenge“. This will be my third year taking part — although … More