Artwork

A look at the work at the heart of my practice — original paintings, the illustrated guide Being is Becoming, and the four stages of the creative process it maps.

An artist's studio table with watercolor paintings, brushes and sketchbooks in warm natural light

An illustrated guide

Being is Becoming

Being is Becoming is my illustrated guide to the creative process, which is our birthright. Please see the Workshops section to learn more about workshops I am offering Fall 2025 to spark creative expression and develop resilience in the face of change and challenges.

The Four Stages of the Creative Process

  1. 1

    Preparation

    Creativity is a process and a practice. Be curious.

    Original painting of a red-haired girl in a green shirt with a butterfly resting on her head, against a blue sky with a white cloud
  2. 2

    Incubation

    It's OK not to know what to do. Be playful. Take a chance.

  3. 3

    Illumination

    Aha! A connection! Try it. Trust the process. Share!

  4. 4

    Making Meaning

    Life gives us questions. We create the answers.