Any little bit of experimenting in self-nurturance is very frightening for most of us.

As children we hoard and gloat over words. Words give ownership: we name our world and we claim it...Children trust the power of words.

It is my experience both as an artist and as a teacher that when we move out on faith into the act of creation, the universe is able to advance. It is a little like opening the gate at the top of a field irrigation system. Once we remove the blocks, the flow moves in.

At it's essence, art is an alchemical process. Alchemy is a process of transformation.

I think of making love and making art as being very parallel. Even the most amateur attempt can be thrilling.

My will for you is not harsh or unpleasant. It is gentle and perfectly tailored to your unique needs. Do not fear my direction. I am your heart's happiest guide.

There is not one pink flower, or even fifty pink flowers, but hundreds. Snowflakes, of course, are the ultimate exercise in sheer creative glee. No two alike. This creator looks suspiciously like someone who just might send us support for our creative ventures.