This may be quite the task I have assigned myself… should do wonders for my color mixing abilities, but might be a bit difficult on the laundry pile, and my children may develop an intense…

Life’s Simple Pleasures, often overlooked, yet sweetly effective with their subtle powers. I’ve decided to take them on as a new color study, dedicating myself to producing one a day for the next 30 days.…

Dedicated to my first 5 students – and the great teachers that I’ve had over the past few years. “If I wake up not feeling good tomorrow, can I stay home from school?” asked my…

Looking for light in a dark place… not too hard to find this time around. Interesting exercise, curious metaphor. Comments 2 Responses to Dark Place Hi Kelly, Congrats on the award, and also on your…

David Leffel tries to convey to me the art of being subtle. I think I’m beginning to understand… but I may need that lesson one more time. Comments Success Leave a Comment Name (required) Email…

I went to a used bookstore today. The proprietor that sat behind the counter had roamed the alleys for over 25 years. He knew every volume in the store. “Quirky existence,” I thought to myself.…

Oh…the deception of a pignoli nut cookie. I’m half Italian, and almost 50, and I’d never had this cookie. I almost passed it up, but for the urging of a cousin who had immediately rationed…

It rained last night. The dust had settled, but everything needed a good rinse. It was nice. I’ve made my way through most of the boxes and while there are still holes to fill, I…

(written the night before my move, but just found a moment to post it) I pack my boxes and busy myself, verbally repeating my excitement for things to come over and over in my mind.…

My last week in Idaho is being spent taking Carolyn Anersons workshop. She provides a different way of looking at things, dealing with shadows, loosing edges. Two days left. Monday brought this piece – Tuesday’s…