I have decided to work through Julie Cameron’s The Artist Way for a second time. A couple of years ago, I tried The Artist’s Way on a whim. At first, I wasn’t sure if I was doing it right. However, over the weeks, I noticed a subtle positive shift in my perspective and I began... Continue Reading →
I have some experience working with children, since I have been a substitute teacher, taught community education classes and private art lessons. However, since I don't have children of my own, and grew up in a family with few siblings and cousins, I am always slightly self-conscious when working with a new group of small... Continue Reading →
I facilitated my last Painting with a Twist event for the spouses' club this month. I never expected to enjoy being a member of a military spouses' club--however, I really have. It still feels strange to realize this was also my last club meeting before my husband and I move back to the US.... Continue Reading →
Last night was the opening for my Ancient Gods and Contemporary Circumstances exhibition. I had previously displayed this body of work earlier this year at the Academia de Juventude, shortly after its completion. I am very proud of this recent series, and I have received a generally positive response. I think many people share my fascination... Continue Reading →
Local village festivals are a beautifully quaint and genuine part of summer life on Terceira. I've seen flags, branches, flowers, and quilts decorate roadside, fences, streets, balconies, and windowsills of the houses. Along the main roads of each village during their festival week, each home comes alive with vibrant color. Decorations light up the main street... Continue Reading →
Azores Day 1: I am in the Azores and all there is to do is sleep. Well Blog, I made it to Terceira. I haven’t done much but sleep, eat a hamburger, paint a painting, and sleep more.Before all of that hullaballoo happened, I waited in line to check my bag, then I waited in line to... Continue Reading →
