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Reflections
These reflections arise as the work continues to unfold.
They are moments of listening given form through language.


Painting a New Life
Musings of the Day - Slowing Down Hear this read aloud below “Slow” has never been my speed. I was always the one walking faster,...
Mar 11, 2022


Painting a New Life - Musings For The Day -The Forgotten Piece
All along I have been creating beautiful pieces and giving them to others in times of distress, offering healing and a long distance hug....
Feb 28, 2022


Painting a New Life
Musings of the day Life Isn't "Still" "Earthbound" Life isn’t still so why paint a “Still Life?” My first painting class was from a...
Jan 19, 2022


Happy Birthday!
Dear friends, The final year of my 6th decade begins on January 13, 2022. The journey of my life and my art has taken more twists, turns...
Jan 11, 2022


lessons from my tree
Trees are sacred beings. I find myself talking to the tree outside my studio, expressing my love and gratitude, asking her for strength...
Jan 10, 2022


My New Year's Love Letter
I'm speaking to you.... You know who you are.... It’s hard to see through the fear that unravelling triggers. I find myself at the end...
Jan 1, 2022


Painting a New Life
Musings of the Day Living Behind a Mask Hear this read aloud below It began when I was a child... the fear of being seen. When I dared to...
Nov 10, 2021


About the Fabrics I Use
While natural fabrics are undoubtedly good for the environment, they also have a positive impact on you. Environmentally sustainable, the...
Sep 28, 2021


Special Orders and Commissions... Creating Something Unique Just for You
One of my great joys is creating a piece that captures someone’s essence, whether it be in fabric or paint. This gives me the chance to...
Sep 27, 2021


The Story Behind DK Hillard
The Name, The Brand, The Business, Me Hear this read aloud below The art that I create is my passion or perhaps more accurately, the...
Sep 27, 2021


From Paint to Fabric...
"Tangible Emotion" Envelope yourself in sacred space Connect to your Essence...Your heart and Soul The process of painting is a soul...
Sep 27, 2021


Living a New Life
Musings of the Day The Value of Handmade Connection to real healing spirit Hear this read aloud below When buying handmade, you’re buying...
Aug 22, 2021


The Story Behind Blankets, Pillows and Wraps
Hear this read aloud below It all began in childhood. Life itself did not feel safe. With mostly myself for company, few friends and a...
Aug 22, 2021


The Bubbe Pillow...
Comfort, love and safety in a hug When I think about a Bubbe, the image that comes to mind is an old, wise woman with large breasts, snow...
Jul 19, 2020


Painting a New Life
Musings of the Day Creating a Sense of Belonging Hear This Read Aloud Below The "Why" behind my work We as humans have not only forgotten...
Jun 2, 2020
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