Haven’t been by First Street Gallery & Custom Framing in Encinitas to explore my “Before, During & After” Exhibit? Well, what are you waiting for? I put together this show to celebrate the culmination of my year-long journey following my artist residency in Morocco. Each piece reflects a special part of my journey, and are deeply influenced by the …
How amazing it is to be surrounded by friends, fellow artists and new acquaintances… Last week was the opening of my show “Before, During & After” at First Street Gallery & Custom Framing in Encinitas… and boy did we have a great time! It was so fun getting to celebrate the completion of my journey in …
journey (n.) —1. a traveling from one place to another, usually taking a rather long time. 2. passage or progress from one stage to another. Whether physical, mental or spiritual, we tend to describe our journeys in the state of “during”—what we did or felt while we went through the actual experience. But what about …
Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars. —Les Brown Well, do you think it’s possible to do both? Because I am now being showcased in the “Over the Moon” Exhibit at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library AND among the stars of my fellow San Diego Book Artists that …
Wow… can you believe it’s almost 2017? It feels like just yesterday I was planning my trip to Morocco… and that was already over 7 months ago! This year has been one of great changes—personally, professionally and artistically. The year started off on one of the highest notes possible—an once-in-a-lifetime 6-week artist residency in Morocco. …
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” –Thomas Merton Going to Morocco this past spring was a truly life changing experience, that I’m only just now starting to put into words. My artwork, as always, has allowed me to process and interpret what is going on both inside and …
I can’t believe it—it’s been four months since I returned from Morocco! Maybe it’s because recently discussed Morocco with a new friend over dinner (who is on her way there this fall), or maybe it’s the art I’ve been creating (I’m working on a painting of the King of Morocco)… or maybe the long conversation I …
Celebrate the start of a new season with artwork, demos, live music, spiritual readings, henna, food and drinks… and more! Taking place on Thursday June 23, 2016 from 7-9pm, and hosted by Hera Hub, the Summer Solstice Arts Festival is the opening for the yearlong exhibit featuring my artwork as well as that of multi-media …
Celebrate the start of a new season with artwork, demos, live music, spiritual readings, henna, food and drinks… and more! Join me and fellow artist, LON as we kick-off our yearlong exhibition. In the spirit of celebration, LON and I will be participating in a discussion panel, and hosting a live art demo. We’ll also …
I am a member of the San Diego Book Arts (SDBA). The group is made up of about 150 artists who are involved to varying degrees in book arts. I decided to get involved with this particular group because it’s so active… They host so many wonderful workshops lead by brilliant teachers. Most of the workshops are …
Every artist has a few other artists that not only inspire them, but guide and influence their work, whether in major or minor ways. At the top of my list is Jean-Michel Basquiat. My attraction to his work, aside from the beauty of his raw aesthetic, is the honesty and purity of his expression. As far …
At the Encinitas library, one evening, last year, I overheard Greg Brown talking about cyanotypes and asked if he’d teach me how to make them. In exchange, I offered to teach him how to make monotypes, my specialty. We struck a deal, and an instant friendship was formed. Over several months we learned each others …
This spring, the city of Encinitas will be hosting a fun show featuring the cyanotypes of my friend and printmaking buddy Greg Brown, and my monotypes. We were very excited to be selected from a large group of artists for this year’s line up. It’s a special show for us. First, that we get to …
Group Art Show: ArtSpeaks: Expressions of Hope and Healing Opening Reception: Saturday November 16, 5:00 – 7:30 PM Ambient sounds provided by Dr. Cliff Oliver. Enjoy the ancient Australian didgeridoo and the Native American flute — world music to calm the soul and inspire your imagination. What happens when seven artists come together through a …
