J. Clark Sayler National Wildlife Refuge

June 3rd, 2019 On our way up to Lake Metigoshe State Park last week, my husband and I decided to take the scenic route and drive through the J Clark Saylor National Wildlife Refuge in Mchenry County, North Dakota.  One tip I have for anyone who wants to go, plan to be there most of the day. We were only …

Lake Metigoshe Artist in Residence

June 1st, 2019 This last week, my husband and I spent a couple of nights in the Slemmen cabin at Lake Metigoshe State Park.  We were there to prepare for my upcoming artist residency. I will be at Lake Metigoshe From July 14 through the 21st. The residency is sponsored by the North Dakota Council on the Arts and the North …

Bison in Art Show Opening

May 24th, 2019 Tonight my husband, daughter and I went to the opening of the “Bison in Art” show at the National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown, ND. My painting, “Guardian of Grand Prismatic Spring”, got an honorable mention, which I am very proud of. I am almost more proud of my art being hung next to a piece by one …

Being Self-Taught

May 9, 2019 What defines being self taught when it comes to art? Some people believe that having no higher education in art means being self taught. If that is the case, I am self taught, but I think that statement is very misleading.  As soon as I hit middle school and art was an option as an elective class, …

What Inspires me

April 29, 2019 It is a beautiful evening in late April, and it just happens to be earth day. I have been sitting blissfully alone for almost an hour outside of my little cabin in the woods. This time of year the animals are so much fun to watch. The trees are just starting to get buds so there is …

Who am I?

April 14, 2019 My husband came up with the title for my first blog post “Who am I?” What seems like a simple question is actually quite complicated. A few years ago I would have told you I am a mother of three wonderful children (who now range from 16 to 24), I am a proud wife, I am a …