:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Dear Tina, I loved reading your last letter. Yes, I agree, drawing is a really good way to slow down and “see”. Creating little flower posies and viewing them through the lens of my camera is one of the ways I “see”. It’s become a large part of my creative process and a meditative… Read More
Dear Tina, How are you? My garden is in full bloom right now and I am in heaven. It is a far cry from when I posted my snowy Vision for you. When I first wrote you about ReVision 119 I was invested in another 21 day meditation challenge. This is the fourth one I have done… Read More
Dear Tina, It was so wonderful to see the bright and cheery camellia flower from your garden! I love that you planted it for Aidan when he was born. I have many flowers in my garden that were given to me from special people in my life and I always think of them when they bloom.… Read More
Dear Laura, I know you would love this flower blooming in my garden right now. It is a camellia. We planted this for our son since his birthday falls in January and it blooms around that time. A blooming beauty when the rest of the garden is quiet. However- our daffodils are also peeking up… Read More
Dear Tina, I have been thinking about your metaphor for seeds and future growth for Vision 118. It made me feel good that you think of me with a sense of optimism and hope. These poppy pods hold hope for beautiful blooms come spring. They were filled with the tiniest, little seeds that nearly blew away… Read More
Dear Tina, It seems so strange to not have talked with you on the phone these past few weeks. Summer sure is FULL isn’t it? Did you have a nice Anniversary? Eighteen years is a long time and I am so happy for you and Chris! Lately I have felt so unbelievably blessed I don’t… Read More
Dear Tina, I can totally relate to your thoughts about “creative deserts“. I find I can be distracted from my creative work by all the goodness that comes with summer. As you know, our home becomes a place for people to gather in the summer. Our newly painted deck has taken on my Caribbean spirit with a… Read More
Hello Sweet T, How are you? I cannot tell you how much it lit me up that you were just in Connecticut filling my home with your goofiness and bright spirit. Our time together is so precious and jam packed, isn’t it? I can’t believe everything we managed to get done in such a short… Read More
Dear Laura and Friends, Six years ago, you were reading the teachings of Eckhart Tolle and deeply reflecting on his philosophies. Yesterday I decided to turn on his audio book for the first time (thanks for sharing this with me) while I drove around for my hour of picking the boys up at their different schools.… Read More
Dear Laura, I took a recent visit to Savannah GA to skate with my team and came across this beautiful anchor along the waterfront. This town is very beautiful, despite the waterfront being a bit on the touristy side. Have you been there? Maybe next time you come this way we can take a trip… Read More
Okay everyone! Things are looking quite spiffy at Above Elite Studios as we get ready for our Open Studio. We are in the process of creating a cute spot for Cyra Morgan who will be our wonderful performer on friday evening. WE ARE SO LUCKY! Honestly, I am always unbelievably grateful for the musicians we… Read More
Hello Sweet T~ I loved that you thought my paintings looked luminous! It is true, I do often put a little sparkle in them. I did some blind contour line drawings of these tulips. They just look happy to me and remind me that spring is right around the corner. In fact I have crocuses… Read More
We are here to………… shine soar grow love create bliss serve with love help each other pave a path for those to follow …fly high and low…. for that COLOR Treasure every moment and grow enjoy the moments inspire rock your face off! help others in need be kind, be creative, learn and teach make… Read More
Words and images have been working in collaboration since the beginning of time with the Egyptian hieroglyphs, to the illuminated manuscripts of the middle ages, to today’s clever creations with computer software programs. We have been curious about using words in our artwork for some time and decided that our Vision/ReVision project would be an… Read More
Search “Vision/ReVision: Home” in our Archive or Conversation Topics link to see all posts. See the images and conversation for Vision 7 HERE. This is our last Vision/ReVision with the theme of “home”. We have been making work on this theme for six months and we are ready for a new challenge, but we suspect… Read More
Dear Tina & friends, How are you? Did you all have a nice Thanksgiving? I am feeling a little overwhelmed thinking about my weekend and the wonderful time I had with family & friends. Brett & I packed up the car and headed up to NH on Wednesday. We met up with some dear old… Read More
Sweet T & friends~ I am not sure if I expressed how nervous I was last year participating in Hartford Open Studio’s for the first time but I kind of was. It was all new territory for me and a HUGE learning curve. As prepared as I was I still don’t think I got my lighting… Read More
Dear Laura, This past weekend I took my boys to the South Carolina State Fair. It was a good ol’ country time! I snapped this picture of Aidan as he was feeling the pure joy of swinging in the air and it reminded me how fleeting childhood is. My husband and I agreed that we… Read More
Read more about this collaborative project HERE. Our Vision #2 Tina’s ReVision #2 Dear Laura, Your Vision post had me thinking the past ten days about time spent with good friends. I believe we are lucky to have a few good friends that will listen to us in this life… Read More
Dear Tina & friends~ As you know from my recent post I have been “mixing it up” in the studio with a little printmaking. After MANY experiments and a lot of creative play I have several new pieces ready for the Opening “Printemps” this friday at the Cate Charles Gallery. I am definately not what… Read More
Yes, we know this is a bit tardy, but better late than never! We have posted these with Louise Gale at her blog and flicker page and wrote about this project HERE. The colors this month are noted below. *Laura’s work is also part of a collaboration with artist, Diana Sartor. Explanation and thoughts on… Read More
“Untitled” acrylic, 12″ x 12″ Dear Tina & friends~ This painting was one of those paintings that didn’t come as easy as others. Looking back I realize it was an evolution of where I was in my life at the time and all started with this stool that I picked up at Brimfield some time… Read More
Dear Tina~ Isn’t it interesting how having guests, no matter how good of friends, allows you to see the world with fresh eyes? You learn things you hadn’t realized before~things like cinnamon raisin Ezekiel bread tastes delicious with peanut butter and honey, that not all honey is created equal, how to poach fish in the most delicious… Read More
Learn more about Laura & Tina’s Vision/ReVision Project This week’s Vision: ReVision for the week: Dear Sweet T~ It is interesting how you are looking at plant roots and I am focused on the intricacies of the flowers. Now THIS could be interesting don’t you think? I have no idea what kind of flower… Read More
A glorious sunny day to you! At least it is here in CT which is a nice change from yesterdays moody, overcast sky. I find I am very affected and inspired by the weather and changing seasons. Although I embrace each season for it’s own unique gifts, the end of summer always leaves me a… Read More
I must say I am a bit swoony about our NEW collaboration! I spent the most GORGEOUS day outside in the garden painting away. I had SO many ideas for this new series and couldn’t wait to get started and see where they ended up. I have three finished that are ready to be mailed… Read More
Have you ever felt like you don’t know what you did to deserve such good friends and family in your life? Well, that is how I feel right now as I write this. This past weekend was SO incredibly WONDER~FULL I can’t even stand it! Brett & I were surrounded by good friends all weekend,… Read More
