The Luscious Light of Sorolla’s Paintings
It was love at first sight when I discovered the paintings of Joaquin Sorolla (1863-1923). Known as “the painter of …
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Still Playing – Still Life and Florals
I’m still “studying the masters” and playing with style. Most recently with two contemporary artists. The first is a floral …
Studying the Masters, Playing with Style
Not long after I finished those first three watercolors paintings I shared last week, I was inspired to try to …
Dare I Share? Paintings in Progress
Family and friends have been asking me to show them some of the watercolors I’ve been working on, so I …
“Able to Be the Mother of the World”
These words from the Tao Te Ching are my mantra. They inspire me to identify with and live larger than …
A Poet & an Artist on Making the Unknown Known
I came across two quotations about the creative process recently and found such striking similarities I had to explore them …
Martin Luther King, Jr. on Love, Power, and Economic Justice
Celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King days before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th President of the …
O Holy Night, Ablaze in Light
Star_birth_in_Messier_83_(captured_by_the_Hubble_Space_Telescope) “Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright.” The single-most, salient symbol of Christmas, for me, is …
Painting, a New Passion
Writing has always been the primary passion in my life, the thing I love most to do and identify with. …
A Balm to Calm the Troubled Mind
In these seemingly dark and troubling times, I’m finding that reflecting on the following words of wisdom to be a …
