Posted in creative process, My Work on Display, Uncategorized on Dec 22nd, 2008 1 Comment »
Today brought more snow to our area… thought I’d post some photos. Between wrapping presents and feeding the birds, I’ve been spending a few minutes in my studio, trying out some ideas for my book project for the Mary Lou Zeek gallery’s 100 Artists show. So far I haven’t found a satifactory way to accomplish [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 21st, 2008 No Comments »
We’ve been snowed & iced in with two extra teenagers here, my daughter’s boyfriend stranded on his way home to Oakland and my son’s girlfriend from Eugene. All that young chemistry and parents galore to stop it! I sent them all out sledding last night at about 9 pm. They came home cold & tired [...]
Posted in Books I'm Reading, Critique, Uncategorized on Dec 20th, 2008 1 Comment »
I had a call last night when I got home from Christmas shopping. An art friend, a talented woman who was wise and generous and gifted has passed away. It was not unexpected, but still a blow. I will miss Satsuko, as I know many others will. Several years ago I painted this image from [...]
Posted in Books I'm Reading, Uncategorized on Dec 15th, 2008 No Comments »
We are finding ourselves housebound with the snow & ice that have hit the pacific northwest. Yesterday my daughter & I cleaned & organized the spice & baking cupboard! It was sorely needed, hadn’t been emptied since we moved in 19 years ago this month. We consolidated spices that were duplicates, threw out old or [...]
Posted in Books I'm Reading, Critique, Fun with Art on Dec 6th, 2008 No Comments »
This first week of December is full to bursting with social engagements. For an artist, who usually spends most of her time alone in the studio, it is a welcome chance to connect with friends and fellow artists. The day after Thanksgiving, we started right in…. cut the Christmas tree & decorated with the kids, [...]
