This time of year I spend a good deal of time reflecting on what went well, what didn’t, what I want to change and how I want to change it. Sometimes I get great insights, sometimes not so much. This year in an effort to have more reflection time, AND to be able to enjoy […]
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Why we paint what we paint, or who chopped down the cherry tree?
Dark, sweet Bing cherries are my favorite. I live in the high desert. Who knew cherries could grow here? A while back they were selling Black Tartanian cherry trees so we wagged one home and plopped it into the ground. It turns out they don’t grow here. After struggling for an entire season it died. Too hot. […]
The cycles of artmaking
I already wished those of you who subscribe to my newsletter a Happy New Year! That’s right, Naw Ruz, which falls on March 21st is the new year for members of the Baha’i Religion. So of course I spend the first 3 months of the year from the Gregorian New Year until now, introspecting, making […]
Joy and beauty for us all
Manifestos are all the rage these days with everyone, from artists to internet marketers, writing their personal raisons d’etre in them. I’ve thought for a long time that I should do the same but I’d rather be painting. So in that spirit, I wrote my thoughts and feelings upon the launching of the online gallery […]