Part 1: Backstory Let’s talk about my muse. I call her Lucille, AKA Lucy. She’s unpredictable, loud, somewhat judgy, and has no respect...
Courting the Muse: Lucille Made Me Do It
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Courting the Muse
AKA Confessions of a Recovering Realist
Big Bold Beautiful Color
Not today, Beige! OK, let me say this right off the bat before Beige Nation comes for me: There is nothing wrong with a neutral palette....
Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Creds
Psssst c'mere. I've got sumptin to tell ya. Earth shaking sumptin. Life altering even. Are you ready? OK then--here goes-- The muse...
You’ve got some ‘splorin’ to do, Lucy!
Hellooooo! Knock. Knock. Anyone home? In case you're wondering where I've been--'cause I certainly haven't been here posting on this blog,...
Courting the Muse: Finding True North
This week’s creative prompt: Stop trying. Start noticing. Part 1: I have a confession to make. We all luvvvvv confessions, right? (Rubbing...
Courting the Muse: Embracing the WOW
(This post is part of a weekly series for subscribers exploring the creative process—one prompt at a time.) This week’s creative prompt:...
Courting the Muse: Shower with friends
(This post is part of a weekly series for subscribers exploring the creative process—one prompt at a time.) This week’s creative prompt:...
Courting the Muse: A Closer Look
Part 1: Nothing Special So I'm walking Maggie along the gravely little dirt road wondering if there's going to be any inspiration today....
Courting the Muse: Paint it again, Sam!
This post is part of a weekly series for subscribers exploring the creative process—one prompt at a time. This week’s prompt: Paint over...
Courting the Muse: Work in a Series
(This post is part of a weekly series for subscribers exploring the creative process—one prompt at a time.) This week’s prompt: Work in a...
Susan Lobb Porter
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