of lajes goodness- part II

My husband and I arrived on the island of Terceira on the evening of March 31, 2011.  Outside, it was already dark and the wind was fierce (we later heard it had blown over a shipment delivery truck in the Base Exchange parking lot).  We had been delayed leaving London, and thus, barely caught our Lisbon...

artist’s way II: week one artist date

For my artist date, I  returned to my favorite swimming hole on the island--one final time before we move to North Dakota.  I brought my favorite little white dog, watched the sun set and took photos.  It was perfect--and a little sad.  I have loved living here.

art exhibition: sismo

This past February, I took part in two group exhibitions based on the theme of the tragic earthquake that struck the island of Terceira near Angra do Heroismo in 1980.  One exhibition took place in January at the Angra Cultural Center.  However, I was sadly, unable to attend that art opening.  I was able to attend...

image progression: …the beauty, left behind

A couple of months ago, I was asked to take part in a local group exhibition commemorating the earthquake that struck Terceira on January 1, 1980.  Many of the abandoned spaces captured in  my Sonhos Melancholia exhibition are also remnants from this disaster.  I have explained my captivation with this spaces in previous posts (nature...

ancient gods and contemporary circumstances (II)

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...

art exhibition: praia outono vivo

I dropped off my piece for inclusion in this exhibition last week.  This past Friday, my husband and I attended the opening.  This island certainly hosts some tremendously talented artists, and I am exceedingly grateful to have been invited to participate in this exhibition.  I didn't photograph all of the works I loved, but I...

guest post: week three in the azores

Azores Day 15: I'm Getting What I Came Here For (it's time to get deep, Blog)  Blog, I'm going to get all Artist's Way on you now because today was rather rainy and my morning pages have made me aware of the things I want to do, not the things I have to do.What is The Artist's Way? Well, it's something...

my love of a quiet island life…

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...

guest post: week one in the azores

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...