I paint because I have to. I’m from New Orleans, and creativity seeps into your pores there, much like the humidity. My creative journey started with drawing in grammar school, moved me to the kitchen in middle school, then pushed me to Cozumel Mexico after I woke up, got divorced and realized I needed to see life from a different perspective. I started painting then as part of my creative journey to figure out who I am and to express it in a way that others can appreciate. That inner journey has taken me to many places and creative endeavors since then. I’m a writer, a painter, a chef, a jewelry maker, an amateur clothing designer and interior decorator, and an observer of life. Having discarded the need to please everyone else, these days I have to paint because it’s what makes me happy, nudges me to learn new things, and keeps me from being unbearable to live with. At least I hope so. Thanks for visiting.
Lovely and well said! You inspire me….
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Thank you, Carla Darla, and thanks for visiting my website! XOXO
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Lovely and eloquent in it’s simplicity. I feel just the same, almost word for word. Artistry invigorates my life.
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thank you Ellanor. Best wishes in your journey!
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How lucky are we that NOLA brought you here…
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Thanks, Mary. I don’t know if I would be painting so much if I were still living in a small apartment in New Orleans, or if I weren’t working at home.
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