When I opened Artful : The Gallery the intention was to create a multi-use space: for the exhibition of Vancouver Island artists, a studio space for the creation of my own art, and a cozy gathering space for the small groups of people I wanted to facilitate personal growth workshops for. Six years later, I recognize I have created that, and more than a few unimagined things as well. Due to the financial curve balls launched by Covid, and the resultant general fear of gatherin

Late last year I had begun writing a poem in a workshop with Paul E. Nelson , a cover poem of “Tribe” by Edward Dorn , exploring...

Does your life feel as though it is spinning out of control? Have you been wondering if there is a way to stop this ride and get off? Do...

Yes! and… The last few years have been a little intense for me, and when I finally de-compressed after completing my master’s degree, I...