Never Stop Exploring
I went to the David Hockney exhibit at the De Young Museum in San Francisco this weekend (Hockney exhibit). It was a delight. I assumed the show was a retrospective because Hockney is 76 years old and has been a
Flying High
Last week I took off for Portland to teach at the Art & Soul creative retreat. Before going I was pretty stressed out, getting all the materials ready for the two all day workshops I was teaching, putting substitute plans
Stop and Smell the Daffodils
Spring has officially sprung, Happy Vernal Equinox to you all (a few days late). While the daffodils have been blooming here in Northern California for a month or so it doesn’t really feel like spring until the time change gives
Confessions of a Speed Freak (or Taking Time for Tea)
If you have been reading my blog for awhile then you know that I (like everyone) wrestle with shoving all the things I need to do into the twenty-four hours that are granted me each day. And I (like everyone)
From iPad to Quilt
Well I’m proud to share more details about my Quilting Arts Magazine article. This month’s issue (Oct/Nov) has an article I wrote about turning iPad drawings into art quilts. I made several quilts especially for the magazine; the one above
Careful What You Wish For!
Well I am still in my tomato days. Roasting, slicing, peeling, canning, drying….drawing, dreaming tomatoes (or is it a nightmare?) This seems to be a seasonal reminder of the old adage “careful what you wish for
In Pursuit of Still Life
I love doing still life paintings and drawings. Just the name itself denotes a quiet, reflective, tranquil pursuit. Still Life. Perhaps it’s because my life doesn’t seem to have enough still spaces that I am so drawn to the subject
Seeking: The Thrill of the Hunt!
This week the weather was back to a glorious bright winter days and after the abundance of rain last week, here at The Bishop's Ranch, my mind turned to treasure hunting, golden wondrous treasure! Golden chanterelle treasure that is. I