January 21, 2021 My Orgasm Art series began as a 30-Day Devotion to discovering my Divine Feminine, encouraging her... Orgasm Art Series
August 19, 2020 Before you read more, answer these questions: * What do you see in this painting?... Arboreal Ancestors
July 22, 2020 What are your first thoughts and emotions upon seeing this painting? Jot them down. Then read... Luna Moth Lives Again
May 31, 2020 As you read, jot down your answers to these 4 questions: 1. How does this painting... Blessings Beyond Our Energy Centers
March 30, 2020 I recently started an initiative called 10,000 Beaches, which combines my love of painting with travel... 10,000 Beaches
January 31, 2020 Besides the obvious (a glass of water), what do you see in this painting? Drop your... Skeleton Tea – if you see it!
November 1, 2019 Before you read this post, look at the finished painting, Grey Bird Gets a No, here... Grey Bird: A (Self) Portrait of Life, Death and Legacy
September 1, 2019 Like most of you, I’ve long been in the pursuit of achieving and optimizing my ideal... 10 Benefits of Sex as a Source of Artistic Creativity
July 1, 2019 When visiting Michelangelo’s David in Florence, I greatly enjoyed experiencing it, both from afar and then examining... Dissecting David: Studies in Perspective
June 8, 2019 Been exploring the Old Masters in Italy recently: am SO inspired to bring the spirit of... Peace Lily, a Portrait of Rejuvenation!
March 15, 2019 Came around the corner one very early morning and was immediately inspired by this simple Pink Zinnia... Spring Flowers: Spontaneous Still-Life Setups
January 10, 2019 While recovering from my recent knee surgery I tried to channel Frida Kahlo and paint while... Inside My Knee Surgery: Anatomy of an ACL
November 15, 2018 This series of alla prima (created all in one sitting), plein air (painted onsite out in nature... Painting Fast & Furious: Campfire Studies in the Catskills
October 13, 2018 This summer I re-discovered my joy of being out in nature at my local (Seneca Creek) State Park.... Need Some Nature? How I Got Mine by Painting My Local State Park
September 23, 2018 Sometimes I’m moved to paint the most unexpected things, so it’s important to keep my eyes open! These... Care for a Bite of Warm, Flaky Breakfast Pastry?
July 17, 2018 Believe it or not, I actually managed to take just one bite of each donut before painting... Sprinkles Frosted Donut series
June 25, 2018 My first profession was as a microbiologist. Any scientist worth their salt is constantly experimenting, and... The Birth of a New Style and Series: Sacred Biology Art
May 17, 2018 Painting a classic Jelly Donut was such a fun and fabulous challenge, that I hurried on back... I’ve Fallen In Love with Filled Donuts!
April 5, 2018 The Daffodils smalls series is a week-long daily painting adventure that I embarked up on, both because I... Daffodils Daily Painting Series
March 26, 2018 While we artists all LOVE the quiet time creating our masterpieces, if we want to make... The Business of Being an Artist – Maria Brophy Workshop
March 19, 2018 This piece represents another challenge for me: to paint a donut. It’s my first foray into... Jelly Donut: Even Better Than the Real Thing
March 5, 2018 Each week I have a new painting challenge. Both to develop my eye and brain to... White on white on white: Learning to Paint What I See
February 28, 2018 I’ve always loved painting people. Something about the human figure, especially the intricacies of our human... The Possibilities and Pitfalls of Portrait Painting
November 2, 2017 Ever had someone LOVE what you created… but not really know what it was? I can’t tell... I love it! Eh, what is it exactly?
April 28, 2017 “My heart’s been torn wide open, just like I feared it would be, and I have... Heartbroken? Yeah it hurts, but: Keep. It. Open.
March 31, 2017 This piece (Lotus Flower Bomb Red, 24″ x 48″, oil on canvas) was inspired by the... Creating a Whole Series from One Song
February 27, 2017 I recently wrote about where ideas for the paintings that are created thru my hands arise... What to Do When the Ideas Keep Coming
January 30, 2017 Inspiration comes from everywhere! Everywhere? Yes, Ev-er-y-where! Even from the paintings I’ve already completed. I’ve come to... Where Does Inspiration Come From?
December 30, 2016 Following my solo art exhibition opening, I was invited back to the Chesapeake Gallery for a... Exposed! How Creating Art Live Opened Me All Up
November 30, 2016 When invited to give my first solo exhibition at a gallery, I was thrilled to pieces.... Preparing for an Art Exhibition at a Gallery
October 30, 2016 Making murals during Graphic Facilitation or Graphic Recording is a unique blend of listening at the... Why I Need to Paint!
September 30, 2016 I recently was commissioned to create some chalk art pieces for our local summer concert series,... How to Keep the Inspiration Coming
August 3, 2016 Whether in art or in life – and really, aren’t they one and the same?! –... The Power of Single Focus
July 20, 2016 This piece was a long time coming. Years really, if I trace it all the way... Did She Say "Rise and Shine"?
June 20, 2016 We all have to get up to speed with new technology pretty regularly these days. Sometimes it’s... How to Handle a Communication Break Down
May 31, 2016 Been continuing building my skills by practicing with timed oil sketches. The piece you see here was completed... It’s (Always) All About Perspective!
April 30, 2016 This piece is a quick skill-building sketch. Yes, in oil paint! Being a perfectionist type, I... Creating on a Tight Timeline
March 30, 2016 In every painting, there is a focal point, or specific area of interest, to which an... Are Your Edges Lost or Found?
March 30, 2016 The opportunity to watch an artist work is not to be missed! It’s such a wealth... What’s Your Creative Process?
February 29, 2016 There’s an old tradition of learning to be an artist by copying the masters. Recently I... Copying the Masters
January 29, 2016 In early January, I took a random road trip to the ocean. The beaches were delightfully... Do You Create Logically or Intuitively?
August 27, 2015 The word “plumb” means to measure or test to determine the vertical. In construction, it means... Keep Your Perspective with Plumb Lines
August 18, 2015 Saturdays are my special time to indulge in practicing my fine art skills. I find that... Warming Up – Start with Quick Sketches