Environmental Art

I see the universe, a beautiful galaxy cloud in space, yet also a view through a microscope. I love the perspective shift my imagination takes when viewing these amazing creations.

‎Toxic Art‬ is a short documentary about artist John Sabraw's latest series of paintings and collaborations with Ohio University researchers and engineers. Through different processes, acid mine drainage is transformed into the ‪‎pigment‬ used to create the large scale, ‪‎environmentally conscious‬ paintings. I was glad I managed to get to see his work at CC's I.D.E.A. Space - on the last day, March 5th. I must admit, I wish he'd been my painting prof when I was studying art at OU!

Feeling Creative

 Sewing projects: draft blocker made with rice and map scrap fabric; pyramid doorstop

Save the date watercolor practice

Painted Gourds

FAC Trip

Heather Oelklaus: One of a Kind

 (my favorite piece - truly exquisite!)

(photo by Mark Fletcher)

Margaret Kasahara: Between the Lines

Many great exhibits at the Fine Arts Center in Colorado Springs, CO!

Painted Sticks

Back in December, I made some winter solstice gifts for some friends. The whole process was a joy - from the cold walk looking for smooth sticks, to painting and choosing which of my rocks to pair with them, to packaging everything up in handmade envelopes, to my delight in watching everyone open their gifts!

birthday gifts

kitty portrait + kitty cup + chocolate = fabulously perfect birthday gifts

HUGE THANKS to all of you who helped me celebrate my birthday (all throughout September -- wow!).
I am so lucky to have you all in my life!

Pollination Painting

I came across this small painting of mine from 2005 and was going to toss it. But instead, I decided to try what pencil is like on the surface of my paintings. Needless to say, I had fun and might use this combo of materials in the future.