Hand Painted Feathers Dear Tina, The lovely video you made of our work is what inspired this painting of the hand painted feathers. It’s always so fun to see the work together and how our ideas flow. In your last letter you asked two questions: Can realism be abstract? Can abstraction be realism? You then went… Read More
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 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 Laura, I wanted to remind you of one of the artists you researched during graduate school. You showed me how Friedensreich Hundertwasser created paintings and architecture inspired and made for nature. Did you know he also designed flags, stamps, posters, and coins? As one of our earliest environmentalists, he challenged the industrial nature of… Read More
Dear Friends, We began our new collaborative project back in January and are now ready to show you what we have collected. We have decided to call this “Collective” since this is a group of art accumulated over time. As noted in our previous letter, we are mailing a box (well…for now it is an envelope until… Read More
Dear Tina, As you know I am always doing a lot of soul searching. One of the lessons I am taking from my brothers passing is that now is the time to take action on the things I have been dreaming about or thought I would get to someday. The truth is we only have this moment… Read More
Hi ya Sweet T, I am glad you like that I am reading for pleasure! I hope to embrace your sensibility with reading this year. Maybe you can share some books you think I may like. I love a good page turner or books that make you think a little different. Do you think I… Read More
I found this on Pam Garrison’s blog and it made me laugh and cry all at the same time. I think it is a true testament to doing what you love, the creative process, always doing your BEST and staying TRUE to your heart and soul. I especially love his affirmations at the end. Pretty… Read More
Dear Tina (& friends) I was thinking about my last post while working on this painting in the studio. I had started it some time ago and just couldn’t find my way back into it, then something just clicked and it all came together. It’s funny how that happens, isn’t it? I am only sharing… Read More
Dear Tina, I LOVE Dr. Seuss as well as the Lorax Village you had a chance to see. How fun is that?!?!? You are right, Dr. Seuss certainly did have a magical way of relating difficult issues to children. It made me want to share the story of the Lorax with my niece &… Read More
Dear Sweet T & friends, Do you remember when I started this painting? Yes, it was back in November and I was nestled in with my “goddess sister” Michelle in NH at a lovely cabin in the woods. It was the first snow of the season and just after Thanksgiving. You can read more about it… Read More
Dear Tina & friends, I found this quote on Jessica Swift’s blog and loved it so much I wanted to share it with you. The picture is by artist Lori Portka and I just love the bright, fun colors and saying. Although I keep a daily gratitude journal my entries haven’t been as “daily” as… 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
Visions on Home: 4 Read about our Vision HERE ReVisions on Home: 4 Dear Tina, I really liked hearing the story about your collection of feathers and how meaningful they are to you. They made me think about the swans that live on the river behind our house. Each year I marvel… Read More
original sold * print available Dear Tina & friends! What a better way to celebrate the end of the week than with a little time with friends? I can imagine Tina here sitting on my back deck sharing a good conversation and a nice glass of wine (okay Tina, it can be a good micro… Read More
Dear Tina & friends~ My goddess sister and SUPER talented friend Michelle is here visiting for the weekend and I could not be happier! I was giddy all day friday anticipating her arrival and so far we have had a jam packed, fun filled weekend of adventures! Yesterday was a magical day of “ARTing”. I took… Read More
