Watch the full episode. See more SundayArts. I just found this little video while I was researching Maira Kalman's show, "Various Illuminations (Of A Crazy World)", which I'll be able to see in NYC at the end of the month when I take my daughter to college orientation. I have wanted to see this since last … Continue Reading
Rebecca' Gallery of Hope is open for viewing! Go here to see the entries in this year's Auction to Benefit The Street Children of Oaxaca. I posted earlier about my entry here. This is a most worthy cause – so bid early and bid often. The gallery is open for viewing starting today (click on the title … Continue Reading
I just finished up a new triptych of work for the "Awakenings" show at Patti Burton's Rabid Rabits Galeria in Longmont. I have been swirling the idea of combining collage with the watercolors that I've been experimenting with since my return from PLAY in January. The vintage postcards I've had in my stash began to call … Continue Reading
Happy Mother's Day to all who nurture this beautiful world – in whatever you hold dear, whatever you love. I wanted to share this meditation with you – I know it won't appeal to everyone – from Krista Tippet's excellent radio show that I catch every now and again, On Being (formerly known as … Continue Reading
Here's a little sneak peek of part of my shrine submission for this year's Auction to Benefit Oaxaca Street Children Grassroots. The auction (the brain child of the lovely and generous Rebecca over at Recuerda mi Corazon) will be happening in the first weeks of May. Many talented artists have donated a shrine to this very important … Continue Reading
Wednesday was the perfect day for baking – rainy and cloudy – and so I headed up to Lisa's house for a little bake off. Lisa turned me onto this wonderful book by food blogger extraordinaire, David Lebovitz. The best kind of armchair travel for a cold and windy spring. The Sweet Life In Paris sweeps you … Continue Reading
Just as the spring is unfurling it's tender green, I'm already thinking a bit about Journalfest, October 26 -30. I know it seems far, far away in a distant time zone…but it will sneak up us. I'll be teaching two classes this year at this long weekend journaling retreat. Held at the beautiful and … Continue Reading
Happy New Year! Looking for some new inspiration? Here are a few things that I have come across that float my boat. These new journals from Strathmore are great. My students are always asking for a recommendation on what journal to bring to class. It's such a personal choice I've been reluctant to recommend any. … Continue Reading
Way back in the summer I signed up to be a part of The Sketchbook Project. The brainchild of the folks at the Art House Co-op and The Brooklyn Art Library, the idea was to ask artists to submit a sketchbook for their permanent collection and to go on tour. As they put it, "It's like … Continue Reading
Winter has finally come to visit us here on the high plains of Colorado – with 5 inches of new snow (the first of the year) and 2 degrees this morning – yup…it's winter. And with the hub bub of December and 2010 just about behind us, there's the new to look forward to. … Continue Reading