Look for the Good
This song is a note to self: “Look for the Good” They say to write what you know. But what if you don’t want to talk about it? So what’s going on? My husband has several health challenges, and caregiving … Read More
Alamden Quicksilver Park Painting Series
I recently had the wonderful opportunity to create a painting for patrons Rick and Robin Brown. They wanted a scene from Almaden Quicksilver Park, a favorite park from my childhood. The park holds a special place in my heart, as … Read More
Faux Painted Window
The shed in our backyard was in dire need of a makeover! The paint scheme needed to be more cohesive, and the door was too far right, throwing the whole visual out of balance. As my Italian Grandmother would often … Read More
Painterly 2-Minute Tips Now Airing on Chabot College TV
I am happy to announce that my series of Painterly 2-Minute Tips is now airing on Chabot College TV, Comcast 28, in the East Bay. It is also available on Roku, with the Chabot TV Plus app, Fire, and Apple … Read More
The Journey IS the Destination
Have you ever noticed that creativity is not linear? It’s different from a straight line, where you can easily follow a path from point A to point B. Instead, creativity is more like a web of interconnected ideas and concepts … Read More
30 Paintings in 30 Days
Months of caregiving had left me uninspired. I knew I needed to do something epic to escape my funk. So I challenged myself to do 30 alla prima paintings in 30 days. This was a significant challenge. I only sometimes … Read More