by Susie Hosterman | Jan 19, 2016 | Artist, drawing, My Art, Oil Pastels
Life has been stressful lately. The new year has brought on a spurt of creative energy and at first I was enthused- motivated! I sewed, I drew, I collaborated! And yet now, weeks after, that energy persists and my mind has grown weary. I have overwhelmed myself with...
by Susie Hosterman | Jan 10, 2016 | appreciation, Bio, Motivation, Recent Developments
So I wasn’t always this way. I wasn’t always easy to laugh, easy to forgive, nurturing and patient. I didn’t always have the ability to laugh at myself for the mistakes I make, or even to allow myself a Big Ole’ FAT ugly cry when I was upset. In essence, I used to be...
by Susie Hosterman | Oct 21, 2015 | appreciation, Artist, Recent Developments, Uncategorized
I took the job. Ridiculously happy? Me? Ermmm YEAH!!! This new job solves so many problems in my life! Moolah! Opportunity for leadership! Creative development! It opens up a world of possibility! But man, is this a transition period. Following that pure joy comes...
by Susie Hosterman | Sep 20, 2015 | Artist, My Art, Recent Developments
No one said life was easy Actually, I’m pretty sure the majority of those you ask say it’s pretty. Damn. Difficult. We are bombarded with decisions to make. Some are tiny, fleeting; one’s you don’t even really feel like you need to waste time distinguishing from...
by Susie Hosterman | Aug 9, 2015 | Family, My Art, Recent Developments
Maternity Photography Shoot for my Older Sister, Sarah As I write here, I am visiting my sister Sarah in her rural house where she plays on the piano while her husband sits next to her on the couch, running cake-decorating ideas past her. They work as a team,...