September is almost here. Not that it is very much cooler but the fact that this month unofficially marks the end of the summer season. I will take it! Entering September is so nostalgic for me. I garden here and there in between running a business, creating art and keeping up with orders. My garden, at times, is not what I would refer to as beautiful but I keep it going none the less because it gives me something to go see every morning in my back yard. To see the squash grow just a little bit longer, or to…
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Hot Days of July
Pretty hot indeed. But the garden doesn’t mind it. I started a “monsoon garden” last week and everything is coming up nice and robust. I had to hang a shade cloth over it though, so the little sprouts wouldn’t get burned. It’s been 109 degrees here in Tucson.. ..I know, yuk! I have the screen over the seedlings because Cats you know. The middle photo is my herb garden. The basil loves the heat. And then a shot of my shade cloth because I’m so proud I got it to hang so high and tight. These days are so…
Teacups and Butterflies
Whenever I see a dead butterfly with wings intact I feel sad for him but I save the wings like little treasures…
Honoring Dad
My dad has been gone from us for many years now. But I just want to take time out to remember him for his goodness and contributions as well as his struggles. First of all, I can imagine it’s tough being a man in this world. Being a provider, a protector, husband, father, the cornerstone to the family. It’s a lot to juggle. Ideally, that is what a man is. My dad was all that. A dad of 6 kids. The things I know of his past, his struggles and pain all came from stories my mom told me. My…
A Get Away in May
Last month I was able to attend Art Biz Coach Mastermind in Santa Fe, New Mexico offered by Alyson Stanfield. One of my favorite places in the world. I love Santa Fe not only for the art but also for its’ beautiful reddish country side dotted with junipers, rushing rivers lined with cottonwoods and its famous Spanish colonial and pueblo architecture. Santa Fe is an art meca for all kinds of amazing art including Native American and southwest art. I can’t even begin to express how inspiring it was for me to see all the amazing art. The…
Birthday Month
The smell of lilacs, fresh cut grass, giant lollipops and laughter in the air are whispers of long ago. Those are happy memories of my birthday.
Taking A Risk
I have a new little venture. I decided to enter 3 of my canvas paintings into a juried art show. All three were accepted. I was excited to receive the news. I still am. I have been in many juried shows through out my 29 year art career but this one is different because I entered canvas paintings only. I love painting and I love ceramics. Ceramics comes easier of coarse. But painting, I am never too sure. I am amazed how other painters can just whip up so many beautiful ideas and have a great body of work to…
A New Thing
“He is doing a new thing” (in me) That is my inspiration for this season. Isaiah 43:19. The other day a friend mentioned on Facebook that she was selling her house and had to put away all her art supplies for a while. I shutter at the thought. But it got me thinking about how we get used to having many things at our fingertips but then there is a shift and we have limited resources. We can get frustrated, stomp our feet, curse the air, and ask ‘why me, ‘why now?’. But eventually the disrupt forces us to think…
It’s Whimsical. It’s Weird. It’s Cool!
Day of the Dead Art from years past and current work.
2 Art Events this Week!
You are invited to either or both art events happening this week. Event #1: Jane Hamilton Fine Art Gallery Thursday’s Art Walk, Sept. 14, 4–7 p.m. I will have new work! Event #2: SAAG Gallery Friday evening, September 15, from 5-8 p.m. I will be featured along side Susan Allen and Becky Zimmerman, two very talented artists. You can be sure I will have a variety of gift items to choose from. Don’t forget to visit Tohono Chul’s Dia de los Muertos exhibit currently up until November 5th!
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