 What an honor to lead a Fearless Abstract Painting workshop in the Maven community.
Maven is a place built for people creating businesses and lives on their own terms. That spirit made our session feel immediate. These were people used to holding a great deal. For two hours, the task was simpler and harder at once: put the performance down, pick up a roller, and let the painting lead. We worked quickly. Intention first. Then color, water, texture, and the courage of not knowing what the surface would become. No one needed to be an artist. They only needed to stay with the process long enough for something honest to appear. I left grateful—for the invitation, for the community Maven created, and for the reminder that leadership and art-making ask for the same thing: presence without armor. Thank you, Maven SLC.  My first Fearless Abstract Painting workshop at the Springville Museum of Art sold out, and the day exceeded every expectation. Participants arrived with open hearts and minds. What followed was genuine learning, creative breakthroughs, and a session of fearless mark-making that made this group one to remember.
Deep thanks to the Springville Museum of Art for hosting us, and to Mirielle and Aubrey for making the day possible.  Career milestone.
Thank you to everyone who came out last night to celebrate the first reading of Fearless Artistry at the Park City Public Library. It was especially meaningful to have my mother and niece there — three generations of fearless women in one room. This was my first local author event for the book. Writing and publishing it has been a long-held dream, and I’m deeply grateful it came to life with the support of a Utah Arts & Museums career advancement grant. I know writing a book can feel intimidating — once it’s out, it’s out forever. I hope this encourages you to bring your own long-held dreams into being.  Sold out.
Fearless Abstract Painting Workshop at https://altacommunity.org/ We painted outdoors, inspired by the surrounding landscape. Thank you to everyone who showed up, and to the organizers who made the evening possible.  This is it.
If you’ve ever thought about painting with me, now is the time — before I step back from teaching in North America in 2027. I’ll be leading 8 Fearless Abstract Painting workshops between now and the end of the year. These are the last opportunities for a while. Painting saved my life once. It brought me back into alignment after years of living according to other people’s expectations. It remains one of the clearest ways I know to reclaim presence, power, and joy. If something in you is calling, don’t wait. 2026 Schedule August 18 – Alta Community Enrichment (Sold Out) August 20 – Park City Library (Local Author Event) August 22 – Springville Museum of Art August 26 – Maven SLC September 12 – Ogden Contemporary Arts September 17 – Red Ledges (Members only) October 24 – Make Space Kayenta December 5 – Kimball Art Center Come paint with me while you still can.  Huge thanks to the Park City Senior Center for hosting Fearless Abstract Painting.
Trying something new can feel intimidating, and I deeply admire everyone who showed up with open minds and open hearts. Thank you as well to the Kimball Art Center for making this workshop possible.  A month filled with openings, fearless painting, and my first-ever book reading!
Group Show Opening Where the Light Gets In August 1 | 5:00 – 7:00 pm Jen Tough Gallery, Santa Fe, NM Fearless Abstract Painting Micro Workshop – Sold Out August 18 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm Alta Community Enrichment Park City Library Local Author Event August 20 | 5:00 pm Park City Library Fearless Abstract Painting Workshop August 22 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Springville Museum of Art Fearless Abstract Painting Workshop August 26 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm Maven SLC  What a night!
Fearless Abstract Painting at Gallery MAR with the Marcella Club was a resounding success! Thank you to everyone who showed up with open minds and open hearts. Painting fearlessly with bold roller strokes in such a stunning venue, surrounded by beautiful art, was truly inspiring. Grateful for every brave creator who joined us.  A beautiful evening of color, texture, and fearless creation by the ocean. So grateful for everyone who showed up and painted with an open heart.
Maui magic continues…  “Art is not about becoming perfect.
It is about becoming honest. The canvas doesn’t want your best performance — it wants your truth, even if it trembles.” Fearless Artistry: A Journey from Doubt to Creative Liberation |