November 2025

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Seams: Where Love and Fabric Meet

This was my studio on an ordinary afternoon — fabric everywhere, light in all corners, and Ollie, my steadfast studio companion, stretched out across my work as if to remind me that presence matters more than perfection. I once made a quilt inspired by this very moment.

It didn’t turn out well — at least, not in the way I hoped — and I think I eventually let it go. Now, with Ollie gone, I find myself wishing I’d kept it, imperfections and all.

Art, like love, is rarely tidy. What we keep and what we release tells its own story. Maybe the truest beauty lies not in the finished piece, but in the lives that brushed up against the making of it.

What are you working on?

Upcoming

FREE Monthly Zoom Meetup -Returns!

These conversations matter because when we recognize archetypal patterns, we increase awareness, deepen our consciousness, and amplify the collective creative field.

• bring artwork, discoveries, announcements, and promotions
• explore the month’s archetype
• reflect on who you are as artist is at this moment in time.

Together, we’ll explore how these archetypes guide not just our art, but our way of being in the world — reminding us that collective patterns have the power to shape individual lives and make a difference for all.

November 12, 2025 – 2:00 PM EST The Alchemist​
We step into transformation, learning how to turn trials into treasures and challenges into creative fuel.
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December 10, 2025 – 2:00 PM EST The Visionary​
We look ahead with clarity and imagination, carrying inspiration across the threshold into a new year.
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The Artist’s Threshold – in person

Wednesday, December 3^rd, St. Augustine, 1 – 3:00pm, $45

The Sacred Artist’s Journey

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Art, Archetype & Ancient Wisdom

The Companion Archetype — Loyalty, Love, and the Quiet Presence Beside Creation

Every artist has a companion — perhaps archetypal — who stands beside them through the creative seasons. The Companion Archetype represents loyalty, devotion, and the tender willingness to hold space while another brings their vision to life. It’s the archetype of the right-hand presence, the steady heartbeat that says, I’m here. Keep going.

In its light, the Companion offers steadfast presence, trust, and devotion — the kind of loyalty that creates safety for creativity to unfold. It values connection over competition and reminds us that art, like love, grows best in companionship.

In its shadow, the Companion may struggle with boundaries or betray trust — either by giving too much of itself or by feeling abandoned when loyalty isn’t returned.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about this archetype through the loss of my sweet studio cat, Ollie. His favorite place, next to being with me, was outside. But when I was in the studio, he was there too — stretched across my quilts, sprawled over piles of fabric, offering quiet company while I worked. His presence was a reminder that love doesn’t always need words or purpose; sometimes it’s simply about being there.

That’s what the Companion Archetype teaches us: that loyalty, devotion, and creative presence are sacred acts — whether we’re tending to a friend, a pet, or our own artist self.

Pause and Reflect:​
Who or what has been your Companion — the steady soul beside your art-making, or the inner ally who reminds you to stay true to your creative path?

If you’d like to explore which archetype most supports your creative self, take my free Artist Archetype Quiz — it’s quick, fun, and may reveal the companion energy guiding your artistry right now.

👉Take the Quiz: Discover Your Creative Companion Archetype​