Hello all,

I used to frequent HipMama and GirlMom years ago.. and I even posted a few times under Art Mama on this site. I'm a slacker, what can I say? :)

Over the last few years I have been doing more and more art work. I mainly sketch and lately there's been painting (acrylics and water colors). I was planning on going to art school after high school, when pregnancy changed my plans. Sometimes I wish I was a stronger person and went to school anyway - but I wouldn't had been able to spend as much time as I did with my son (who is now 15!).

I had "Artist's block" for nearly 14 yrs. Every once in a while I would try to sketch or paint and stare for hours at a blank canvas. I'm not sure what set me off, but I'm glad, I feel alive again.. and more like me and not just "mom"!

I go through bouts of block. Usually after I make a piece of artwork it takes weeks to get motivated again. I'm here because I want to be motivated! So girls, motivate me :)

I look forward to getting to know everyone again.
~Cheri