Serendipitous Art
Hi Friends, A couple of months ago I was walking through my neighborhood on a windy day, and I stumbled across two wonderful pieces of trash blowing down the si...
Category: Collage
Embracing Imperfection
Greetings Friends, You may have heard that writer Joan Didion passed away last week. I love this quote from her: I start a book and I want to make it perfect, w...
It’s OK to Say “No”
Greetings Dear Friends, A quote in one of the Painter’s Keys newsletters caught my eye. It’s attributed to billionaire Warren Buffett, and this is w...
Trash Reimagined
Hi Friends, I was walking at Kimball Park a few days ago and something bright caught my eye. Trash. I picked it up to take it to the nearest trash can, but then...
New Normal?
Hi Friends, I went to my first art event on Friday night since the start of the pandemic, and it felt strange. Two galleries and a few artist studios were open,...
Life Happens Summer Sale
Hi Friends, The plumbing in my art studio is on the fritz, and I haven’t been able to paint for a couple of weeks. The sump pump bit the dust, which means...
Life Challenges
Hi Friends, This has been a challenging week for sure. Luci, my cat, had to have dental surgery, and five teeth were extracted, including both upper canines. Fo...
Healing Trauma With Art
Hello Friends, For the past couple of months I’ve been working with an excellent trauma coach to release past trauma from my body. Trauma gets stored in t...
Imperfection and the Art of Wabi Sabi
Hi Friends, I’ve been working on a new collage piece this week. All of the images are taken from the Spring 2021 issue of C California Style & Culture...
Alternative Valentine’s Day
“There Are No Words,” 14 x 11 inches, collage on wood panel Hello Friends, Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday of the year, not just becaus...