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A Free Spirited blog

This is where I share my current works, the inspiration behind my art and my experiences as a full-time creative entrepreneur.


  • Down to the Bone

    Down to the Bone

    I have had a recent fascination with bones and skulls. There is a wide value scale going from shadows to hightlights. The texture of bone is unique with subtle ridges on the surface, keeping it from being perfectly smooth. The shapes, especially of skulls, vary greatly from species to species. With all this in mind,… Read more

  • An Artist’s Library

    An Artist’s Library

    My son and I took a well-deserved trip to a local bookstore today. It was actually, quite literally a warehouse filled with used books. All books for a dollar! Who can pass that up? At that price, it was easy to find one to add to my collection. I am quite proud of the books I have… Read more

  • The Cyclops Kitten

    The Cyclops Kitten

    About two months ago, my husband came home from work a little later than usual. I was not worried; I knew what kept him. My son did not. He was thrilled to see dad walk in with an itty-bitty kitty, our first family cat! We were all so excited. The kitten was so tiny, small enough… Read more

  • 100 Things to be Thankful for

    100 Things to be Thankful for

    It’s that time of year again. Huge dinners, family celebrations, and after-turkey naps. In honor of Thanksgiving,  I’ve compiled a list of 100 things that I am thankful for: My Family (DUH!) My Friends….yes, I have friends. My Familiars ~DeSoto, Sasha, & Exmoor & a goldfish too!~ My talents = ART, photography, writing, so on… Read more

  • The Saturn Return of a Free Spirit

    The Saturn Return of a Free Spirit

      I’ve been doing research lately on the Saturn return. It takes Saturn about 29.5 years to return to the same place that it was when you were born. Saturn has a powerful impact on our lives and moving into our next stage of life. Once the full rotation draws near, it tends to send one’s… Read more

  • Travel to: Fort Hardy Park

    Travel to: Fort Hardy Park

    I enjoy taking my son to different parks and playgrounds at various locations. We like to adventure and see new places. One park that he enjoys is one we visit often, Fort Hardy Park. It has a playground, baseball fields, basketball courts, and not to mention various events throughout the year that are held by… Read more