Something to Chew On

Thoreau once said,



“Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit,

and resign yourself to the influences of each.”








I think his words are sticky, and sweet. It requires the art of balancing.

A Moment in Time:

This image may seem simple, but I love it! It is so pleasing. I decided to capture this moment because of the sterile cold guardrail and the contrast between its natural surroundings. The vines are encasing the rail. Nature is taking over this man-made item, swallowing it whole. But the colors are vital reds and blues that are springing to life. There is power.

The Process

Collage models for pastel drawings:

Spring Awakening!

Goodbye Winter:



In like a lion, Out like a lamb.

Dig Deep

I started this silly blog (if that's what one would call it) in order to stay in touch with my world traveling friends, and artists. I also wanted a space where I could show glimpses of the art I create, things I like and want to share, and a platform for stories/tales, along with trying to some how figure out what exactly it is I want to do... in life, that is. Be patient.

I know this blog is out in the great abyss, and that is intimidating. Who is reading it? and Why?! Mom? HA! By no means, in any way, shape, or form am I actually a "writer". I also have that added pressure of having too many friends in the writing world (maybe its the reason for my disclaimer), who are: English Professors, Editors, Journalists, etc. and so easily yet powerfully have that special gift of being able to turn my once novella into a fluff cloud of red pen haze.

Dear Sticklers, I now give you the chance to run away from my: not-so-funny banter, grammatical errors and structural defects. I apologize for the annoyance ahead of time but its 2010 the dawn of the blogger, and we are all capable of starting one of these suckers! Although I must admit seeing a well crafted sentence in a newspaper or blog does excite me. Go figure.

Well, stay tuned. That's all for now.

Things I Love:

I found a great organization called: Portraits of Hope. They use *Art therapy to help people through difficult times, along with giving them skills to deal with their disabilities or diseases. This organization is impacting children and adults everywhere. They have invented many techniques and tools to use that are helping develop the field in new ways, along with getting people involved. It is breathtaking. Please, check it out: http://www.portraitsofhope.org/home/index.php

Another organization that I love and want to share is called Kids with Cameras (You may have watched Born Into Brothels): http://www.kids-with-cameras.org/home/






*http://www.americanarttherapyassociation.org/index.html

Falling For You...

As of late- I have been working on small scale mixed media pieces. I have a great passion for these little buggers! They usually call to me late at night when I am in bed, twisting + turning, and arising from a restless sleep. I can't possibly wait for the sun to rise!
I have been reflecting on what I want to do with my life/ childhood dreams (something I think most reflect on)and these collages have been feeling such reflections. Researching childhood books,and rereading/ revisiting my favorite worlds I once visited, have brought upon flashbacks of a world that was not so long ago. Some pieces are my interpretation of pages from: "The Little Prince","A Wrinkle in Time","The Secret Garden", etc. other pieces are from me, and what images + ideas + words influenced and came from my childhood. I am encompassed by the women I love, now enriching their lives by expanding their families, and having babies. Seeing women I have grown-up with make a family has been very influential to my art.
Along with the symbolism of these images, I am loving the ability to use a variety of mediums and the free feeling of juxtaposing ideas however I feel has been empowering. I love feeling the grains in which the paper is made of, the paste on my hands, the smell of the paint, and the sound of the brush as it hits the material when composing. (even if it all seems cliche, it is very true) These pieces maybe be small in scale- yes, but they are huge in meaning and process. It is enriching to be this much in love with all the materials I am using. I am falling back in love with art...

(I have posted one piece above and more will follow)