Envisioning Possibilities
Creativity
Watercolor art is a dance of fluidity and finesse, where every stroke tells a story and every hue sings a melody. It’s a medium that requires patience, yet rewards spontaneity. To be artistic in watercolor is to embrace its unpredictable nature, allowing the paint to flow and blend on the paper, creating ethereal landscapes or vibrant portraits.
Mastery lies in understanding the balance between control and surrender, knowing when to guide the paint and when to let it wander freely. It’s about capturing the essence of a subject with delicate washes and intricate details, evoking emotions through subtle gradients and bold contrasts.
Being artistic in watercolor means embracing mistakes as opportunities for innovation, turning spills and splatters into serendipitous moments of beauty. It’s a journey of exploration and discovery, where each painting is a reflection of the artist’s unique perspective and creative vision.
From Fearful to Fearless:
Every confident speaker once shook in their shoes.
How to Answer “Tricky” Questions
When you stay calm, clarify with repetition, and bridge back to your core ideas, you guide the dialogue rather than chase it. The result? You come across as thoughtful, credible, and persuasive exactly the qualities clients and colleagues remember.
The Two wolves
The wolves The story that has stayed with me for over a week. Couldn’t resist sharing. It is about people but it is also about your business, you hobby, your family, your relationship, your career, your reputation and your prosperity. One evening, an elderly Cherokee...
“Come with Bells On”
“Come with bells on” – That came out of my mouth while speaking to a few workshop attendees. Where did that come from I wondered. Especially since, it arrived in my mind and out of my mouth without being summoned. A family saying I presumed. Bringing a few bells...
Women
“There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women." (Keynote speech at Celebrating Inspiration luncheon with the WNBA's All-Decade Team, 2006)” ― Madeleine Albright Might Be our Powers - by Leymah Gbowee - How sisterhood, prayer and sex...
Youth
Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is a temper of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life. ....Samuel Ullman (4.13.1840-3.21.1924) an american businessman, poet, humanitarian...
My Favorite Quote
Favorite quote: "Life is either a grand adventure...or nothing at all." - Helen Keller