We visited several bustling, amazing markets during our stay, the closest one to us was the Benito Juarez market. It’s a covered market, crowded with people and really anything you would want to buy, including these fabulous sugar and chocolate skulls. Spice stalls, bakery stalls, hardware stalls, meat and seafood, vegetables, healing aids and spices, … Continue Reading
“Respect for the right of all is peace” – Benito Juarez, Mexico’s 1st indigenous President In late October of 2007 I made a journey to Oaxaca, Mexico with a group of 20 artists to experience the truly beautiful and unique celebration of Day of the Dead – El Dia de los Muertos. We traveled with … Continue Reading
In the spirit of my celebrating the Day of the Dead with my fellow art bloggers Stephanie, Susanna and numerous others, I will begin my "Tales from Oaxaca" series tomorrow, detailing my trip to Oaxaca last year (around this time) with Michael de Meng. We traveled to experience the Day of the Dead in one of Mexico's most celebrated cities. It … Continue Reading
This beautiful man graces the main street through my little town of Niwot on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Niwot was platted in 1875 (17 years after gold miners arrived in this area), as the Colorado Central Railroad extended it's tracks northeast of Boulder. Long before it was platted and laid out in … Continue Reading
I know I'm probably preaching to the choir, but I am very moved by this video. The election is only weeks away. Do whatever you can. We can do this. Stay involved. I hope this lifts your day like it did mine.
Hey y'all! A little shameless self promotion here. My studio is featured in this go round of the Cloth, Paper, Scissors publication, Studios. I found mine at Barnes & Noble, but I think Border's carries this title as well, or you can order it directly from them here. The magazine peeks inside some very cool studios with text, … Continue Reading
Hope is getting a lot of air time this political season and I do believe we have a lot to be hopeful about. Make sure you are registered to vote, deadlines are approaching. Ask everyone you know if they are registered, we all need to use our voices to be heard. When I came upon … Continue Reading
Whew! I've gotten upacked, taken a deep breath, enjoyed the fall shadows and now I'd like to offer some of my Studio Tour goodies for sale right here. I have a few Travel Journal Kits left, if you are interested. They would make a fantastic gift for anyone (including a self-gift – the best kind) … Continue Reading
A great time was had by all at this weekend's studio tour…. …here at Casa Rodrigivitz. Stephanie has a wonderful home that graciously accepted scores of people who popped in for a look at our art. Lisa's charming and witty hanging pieces greeted everyone as they walked in…. …this is one of my favorites… …while Stephanie's … Continue Reading
Well, the gel medium's been flying around the studio this week and the work table's been in high gear. The Studio Tour starts tomorrow and I've run out of time. I finally reached a point yesterday where I simply could not design one more thing, choose one more collage piece or make one more french knot. … Continue Reading