Posted Entries:

From the Creator's Heart #183 Posted on Dec 30, 2018, 3:12 pm
Scripture for today.

2018 in Review Posted on Dec 30, 2018, 3:12 pm
The highlights of my year on ARHtistic License.

Creative Juice #121 Posted on Dec 30, 2018, 3:12 pm
Last Creative Juice of the year. 12 articles designed to inspire you.

Guest Post: 11 Poetry Forms You've Never Heard of But Should Have Posted on Dec 30, 2018, 2:12 pm
Wouldn't it be fun to write a poem of each of these types?

Video of the Week #181: Antique Quilt Show Posted on Dec 30, 2018, 2:12 pm
Look at these gorgeous old quilts!

Wordless Wednesday/Oddball: Found on a Walk Posted on Dec 30, 2018, 2:12 pm
I'm often amused by what I see around the neighborhood.

Christmas Miracle Posted on Dec 25, 2018, 11:12 pm
A Christmas poem.

Cee's Fun Foto Challenge: Bicycles, Tricycles, Motorcycles, Wagons Posted on Dec 25, 2018, 11:12 pm
I love photography challenges. Don't you?

Video of the Day: A Southwestern Way to Celebrate Christmas Posted on Dec 25, 2018, 11:12 pm
A Christmas tree made from tumbleweeds.

Tangled for Christmas Posted on Dec 25, 2018, 11:12 pm
8 little artworks I made in December.

Monday Morning Wisdom #186 Posted on Dec 24, 2018, 3:12 pm
Silent Night.

From the Creator's Heart #182 Posted on Dec 24, 2018, 3:12 pm
Prophecy from Isaiah.

My Favorite Photos of 2018 Posted on Dec 22, 2018, 3:12 pm
I think these are the best pictures I took all year.

Creative Juice #120 Posted on Dec 22, 2018, 3:12 pm
A dozen articles about books and other artistic stuff.

In the Meme Time: Art from the Heart Posted on Dec 22, 2018, 3:12 pm
Do you give hand-crafted gifts over the holidays?

Guest Post: The Designer Axe Posted on Dec 22, 2018, 3:12 pm
From MyOBT, some beautiful custom-designed electric guitars.

Video of the Week #180: Suzy Snowflake Posted on Dec 22, 2018, 3:12 pm
Vintage television footage of a song I remember from a school Christmas program when I was in kindergarten.

Wordless Wednesday/Flower of the Day: Mystery Tree (Mimosa?) Posted on Dec 22, 2018, 3:12 pm
A couple of photographs of a tree I pass on my morning walk.

Favorite Memes of 2018 Posted on Dec 22, 2018, 3:12 pm
A collection of memes I created for my blog this year.

Monday Morning Wisdom #185 Posted on Dec 17, 2018, 11:12 am
What Esther Freud said about the music of words. #amwriting

Video of the Day: The Christmas Story Told Through Rocks Posted on Dec 16, 2018, 12:12 pm
The art of Patti Rokus, and a chance to win a copy of her book (click through to the link).

From the Creator's Heart #181 Posted on Dec 16, 2018, 12:12 pm
Scripture verse for today.

#DC379: Holidaze Posted on Dec 15, 2018, 10:12 am
One of my passions is Zentangle. I love to draw designs. I often participate in the Diva Challenge. Here is my entry for this week.

Creative Juice #119 Posted on Dec 14, 2018, 6:12 pm
This is a weekly feature on my blog: 12 curated articles highlighting ways to be creative.

In the Meme Time: Description POV Posted on Dec 14, 2018, 6:12 pm
Fiction-writing tip.

Guest Post: Hoast Your Own Writers Retreat by Fae Rowan Posted on Dec 14, 2018, 6:12 pm
Wouldn't it be great to get away from it all with a group of writer friends and just write (and bond, too, and eat, of course).

Wordless Wednesday: Stately Saguaros Posted on Dec 14, 2018, 6:12 pm
I'm so sorry--this is what I meant to post below--I goofed! Couldn't find any way to edit my entry...

Video of the Week #179: Love Has Come Posted on Dec 14, 2018, 6:12 pm
I'd never heard this carol before last year.

Wordless Wednesday: Stately Saguaros Posted on Dec 14, 2018, 6:12 pm
Photography

Christmas at Niels Petersen House Posted on Dec 11, 2018, 1:12 pm
A beautifully decorated historic home in Tempe, Arizona.

Too Good not to Share: It's Snowing Posted on Dec 11, 2018, 1:12 pm
The art of snowglobes.

Favorite Songs of the Season Posted on Dec 11, 2018, 1:12 pm
It isn't Christmas unless these are playing.

In the Meme Time: Perspecitve Posted on Dec 11, 2018, 1:12 pm
What Advent means.

Video: Iconic Dance Move Posted on Dec 11, 2018, 1:12 pm
The Rockettes show how the toy soldiers fall down.

Tchaikovsky and the Nutcracker Posted on Dec 8, 2018, 2:12 pm
How Tchaikovsky came to write the music for the famous ballet.

Creative Juice #118 Posted on Dec 7, 2018, 11:12 pm
Links to 12 articles that will inspire you to greater creativity.

In the Meme Time: Extraordinary Writing Posted on Dec 7, 2018, 11:12 pm
What it's going to take...

Guest Post: The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon Posted on Dec 7, 2018, 11:12 pm
A detailed explanation of this painting.

Video of the Week #178: Watercolor Special Effects Posted on Dec 7, 2018, 11:12 pm
A tutorial for painting.

Wordless Wednesday/Flower of the Day: Hibiscus of Happiness Posted on Dec 7, 2018, 11:12 pm
Photography

Books to Share with your Children at Christmastime Posted on Dec 7, 2018, 11:12 pm
Books I recommend for reading aloud with your children during the holidays.

Monday Morning Wisdom #183 Posted on Dec 7, 2018, 5:12 pm
What Alphonse de Lamartine said about music.

From the Creator's Heart #179 Posted on Dec 7, 2018, 5:12 pm
Hebrews 12:1

I'd Rather Be Dancing this Christmas Posted on Dec 3, 2018, 6:12 pm
10 YouTube videos to get you dancing this Christmas!

Some little Christmas Artworks Posted on Dec 27, 2017, 2:12 pm
Examples of my art projects during December.

Wordless Wednesday/ Flower of the Day: Sunrise Emu Posted on Dec 27, 2017, 1:12 pm
Photo of a shrub in my front yard.

Setting Creative Goals for 2018 Posted on Dec 27, 2017, 1:12 pm
Some things to consider as you set your goals for next year. May 2018 be your most creative year ever!

What the Angels Said Posted on Dec 27, 2017, 1:12 pm
Christmas poem.

Ahwatukee Festival of Lights Posted on Dec 27, 2017, 1:12 pm
How we decorate for Christmas in Arizona.

Creative Juice #73 Posted on Dec 27, 2017, 1:12 pm
Links to 12 articles I found creatively inspiring.

Video of the Week #129: Snow Globes Posted on Dec 27, 2017, 1:12 pm
Incredibly detailed scenes.

Wordless Wednesday/ Flower of the Day: Tacoma Yellow Bells Posted on Dec 20, 2017, 10:12 am
Photo of one of the lovely bushes in my yard. One of the benefits of living in the desert: flowers blooming in December.

Favorite Songs of the Season Posted on Dec 19, 2017, 5:12 pm
Do you have any favorite Christmas CDs? Some suggestions, and my favorite carols, mostly from my childhood.

Monday Morning Wisdom #133 Posted on Dec 19, 2017, 5:12 pm
What Albert Einstein said about imagination.

From the Creator's Heart #129 Posted on Dec 19, 2017, 5:12 pm
Scripture verse to encourage you.

Santa and the True Spirit of Christmas Posted on Dec 19, 2017, 5:12 pm
The historical Saint Nicholas.

Creative Juice #72 Posted on Dec 19, 2017, 5:12 pm
Fourteen articles sure to inspire your creativity.

Video of the Week #128: Tumbling Toy Soldiers Posted on Dec 19, 2017, 5:12 pm
How the Rockettes practice their signature move.

Yoga (a poem) Posted on Dec 19, 2017, 5:12 pm
How a photo prompt of seal turned into a poem about yoga (Be sure to follow the link to the prompt and scroll down to see the picture).

Monday Morning Wisdom #132 Posted on Dec 12, 2017, 4:12 pm
What Stephen King says about inspiration.

From the Creator's Heart #128 Posted on Dec 12, 2017, 4:12 pm
A biblical antidote for anxiety.

How to Get Through Christmas when You're Depressed Posted on Dec 12, 2017, 4:12 pm
I'd expected to have a new baby, but instead I barely had any interest in celebrating. How I got through the holiday by taking care of myself without letting my family down.

Christmas Recipe Challenge Posted on Dec 9, 2017, 2:12 pm
Share your favorite holiday traditional recipe.

Creative Juice #71 Posted on Dec 8, 2017, 5:12 pm
A collection of curated articles from the web that will inspire you to create.

Guest Post: My Favorite Christmas Books by Linda Carlblom Posted on Dec 7, 2017, 4:12 pm
Get your Christmas spirit on by reading some great Christmas books!

#DC344: Afterglow Posted on Dec 7, 2017, 4:12 pm
My entry in this week's I am the Dive Zentangle challenge.

Review of Growing Gills by Jessica Abel Posted on Dec 5, 2017, 4:12 pm
A book about increasing your creative focus.

Monday Morning Wisdom #131 Posted on Dec 5, 2017, 4:12 pm
A quote about writing from Laura Hillenbrand.

From the Creator's Heart #127 Posted on Dec 5, 2017, 4:12 pm
A word from the Lord about fear and courage.

Ornamental Posted on Dec 5, 2017, 4:12 pm
A selection of beautiful ornaments for your Christmas tree.

In the Meme Time: Brilliant Posted on Dec 5, 2017, 4:12 pm
A message of encouragement and perseverance.

ARHtistic License Creatie Goals Challenge for 2017 Posted on Jan 1, 2017, 11:01 am
Get 2017 off to the right start by setting your creative goals TODAY. Join the ARHtistic License Challenge!

2016 in Review Posted on Dec 31, 2016, 3:12 pm
I invite you to join me today and tomorrow to talk about goals.

Creative Juice #22 Posted on Dec 30, 2016, 11:12 am
Fascinating stuff I found on the web that will keep ideas coming fast and furiously.

In the Meme Time: Paralyze Fear Posted on Dec 30, 2016, 11:12 am
...before it paralyzes you.

Glassy Posted on Dec 29, 2016, 2:12 pm
My submission to Nancy Merrill's A Photo a Week Challenge.

Guest Post: Russian Film Festival, Part One by Rich Brown Posted on Dec 29, 2016, 12:12 pm
I never thought of watching classic foreign films for the music.

Video of the Week #79: Unblock Posted on Dec 29, 2016, 12:12 pm
Feeling blocked? Here's how to get unstuck.

Wordless Wednesday: Maw Posted on Dec 28, 2016, 10:12 am
Click to see the gaping mouth.

Preparing to Set Creative Goals for 2017 Posted on Dec 27, 2016, 1:12 pm
Have you done this yet? No? Read the article now.

Video of the Day: Best Christmas Pageant Ever Posted on Dec 25, 2016, 1:12 pm
Hanky alert.

Guest Post: I Collect Nativities by Linda McQuinn Carlblom Posted on Dec 25, 2016, 1:12 pm
Photographs of Linda's beautiful nativity collection.

From the Creator's Heart #78 Posted on Dec 25, 2016, 1:12 pm
A Christmas prophecy from scripture.

Snippet #34 of The Unicornologist Posted on Dec 25, 2016, 1:12 pm
Another excerpt from my work-in-progress.

Starting a Christmas Conversation Posted on Dec 24, 2016, 10:12 am
Answering questions about Christmas memories. I'd love to see your answers, too.

Creative Juice #21 Posted on Dec 23, 2016, 11:12 am
12 more articles to help you get your creativity on.

In the Meme Time: Christmas Welcome Posted on Dec 23, 2016, 11:12 am
Take time to do this today.

Santa and the True Spirit of Christmas Posted on Dec 23, 2016, 11:12 am
Poor imitation of what Christmas is all about?

Video of the Week #78: The Christmas Story Posted on Dec 22, 2016, 10:12 am
Scripture read by Rick Steves and illustrated with art masterpieces.

Guest Post: My Homemade Christmas Eggnog by Linda McQueen Carlblom Posted on Dec 22, 2016, 10:12 am
An easy, delicious, festive recipe.

Wordless Wednesday: Red and Green Posted on Dec 21, 2016, 1:12 pm
Photographs. No explanation necessary.

Seasons of Christmas Posted on Dec 20, 2016, 1:12 pm
As we pass through the seasons of life, we experience Christmas differently.

Monday Morning Wisdom #81 Posted on Dec 19, 2016, 12:12 pm
A quote from Saul Bellows about stillness in the creative process.

Snippet #33 of The Unicornologist Posted on Dec 18, 2016, 4:12 pm
Another excerpt of my YA fantasy work-in-progress.

Caroling, Caroling Posted on Dec 17, 2016, 3:12 pm
Not everyone appreciates when carolers knock on your door.

Happy Birthday, Ludwig Posted on Dec 16, 2016, 4:12 pm
Tomorrow we celebrate Beethoven's birthday.

Creative Juice #20 Posted on Dec 16, 2016, 4:12 pm
Ten articles to get your creative juices flowing.

Video of the Week #77: Carving Santa's Throne Posted on Dec 15, 2016, 12:12 pm
Watch woodcarver Scott Zuziak of Lazy River Studios at work.

Merry Christmas, 1966 Style Posted on Dec 15, 2016, 12:12 pm
A guest post featuring vintage Christmas films.

Wordless Wednesday: Oranges Posted on Dec 14, 2016, 2:12 pm
A photo taken on a morning walk last January.

A Christmas Roundup Posted on Dec 13, 2016, 10:12 am
Memories and holiday stuff to try, culled from the web.

Snippet #32 of The Unicornologist Posted on Dec 11, 2016, 6:12 pm
Another little excerpt from my work-in-progress.

The RIGHT Way to Serve Cranberry Sauce Posted on Dec 10, 2016, 3:12 pm
Exactly what it says. Sorry, friends, I forgot to update my posts. I honestly have been posting every day. More below.

Creative Juice #19 Posted on Dec 10, 2016, 3:12 pm
Fourteen recent articles culled from the web to spark your creativity.

In the Meme Time: Daily Exercise Posted on Dec 10, 2016, 3:12 pm
Advice for creative people.

Guest Post: Santa and Me by Linda McQuinn Carlblom Posted on Dec 10, 2016, 3:12 pm
Love/hate relationship.

Video of the Week #76: I Wish I Could Improvise Like This Posted on Dec 10, 2016, 3:12 pm
Street music. "Just the Two of Us."

Wordless Wednesday: Rudi Posted on Dec 10, 2016, 3:12 pm
My sweet little dachshund.

What Does Your Christmas Wreath Say About You? Posted on Dec 10, 2016, 3:12 pm
Is your Christmas wreath up? There's still enough time to make some of these...

Monday Morning Wisdom #79 Posted on Dec 10, 2016, 3:12 pm
What is the test of a work of art?

Snippet #31 of The Unicornologist Posted on Dec 10, 2016, 3:12 pm
An excerpt from my YA fantasy novel-in-progress.

The Eight Best Christmas Books Ever Posted on Dec 10, 2016, 3:12 pm
For your Christmas reading pleasure.

Tempe Festival of the Arts, Fall 2016 Posted on Dec 10, 2016, 3:12 pm
Wonderful art and music in Arizona.

In the Meme Time: When Life Gets Hard Posted on Dec 10, 2016, 3:12 pm
A little inspiration for when life gets you down.

Video of the Week #75: Paint Motorcycles or Wine? Posted on Dec 1, 2016, 11:12 pm
Art of Scott Jacobs, inspired by Harleys.