“To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”~Buddha If you have been...

“I think this is how we are supposed to be in the world-Present and in Awe.” ~Anne Lamott Encaustic Confetti Tree Summer Camp 2015 Last...

Nature’s Birthday Candles 18×36 Oil     http://www.michelleausten.ca “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive...

Do you find it is easy to do work for others- less easy to do your own work? Are you burnt out and tired from serving others first? I can...

It’s my Birthday!! So I reflect on my summer, year, and life thus far. I just returned from holidays with my family and was inspired by...

When I reflect on Summer Camp 2014, the general theme that stands out for me is COMMUNITY. Whether you are painting, doing yoga, working...

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. ~Lao Tzu This is my...

What would it feel like to be in a space that you felt totally ACCEPTED, VALIDATED and LOVED. What would it feel like to be able to put...

Just made my “To Do List” because the things I have to do are adding up and making my mind SWIRL! Kept my posts to a minimum this past...

My month has been amazing.  Productive, balanced, Magical really…I am so grateful. So  here I sit with my starbucks coffee, a handful of...

First Annual Art Camp 2013 You teach what you need to Learn… Nothing like spending 4 Days,  28 hours with 8 pint sized artists 7-11years...