This is an excerpt from an excellent article written by Annie Strack, a well-known and widely respected maritime artist. Read the rest of this important article by clicking HERE or on the link at the bottom of the excerpt. I’ve seen some of the things she’s talking about…. “…At a … Continue reading
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Recently I was interviewed for EnkoArt.wordpress.com, a terrific art site that features many artists. Mia Corrino, the interviewer, does a whole lot of research before asking her questions, and I was particularly pleased with the questions she asked me. Here’s the third one – more to come in ensuing posts. … Continue reading
Recently I was interviewed for EnkoArt.wordpress.com, a terrific art site that features many artists. Mia Corrino, the interviewer, does a whole lot of research before asking her questions, and I was particularly pleased with the questions she asked me. Here’s the second one – more to come in ensuing posts. … Continue reading
Recently I was interviewed for EnkoArt.wordpress.com, a terrific art site that features many artists. Mia Corrino, the interviewer, does a whole lot of research before asking her questions, and I was particularly pleased with the questions she asked me. Here’s the first one – more to come in ensuing posts. … Continue reading
The Fire Goddess of Hawai’i This painting, Pele Searches for Her New Home, tells a little-talked-about part of the legend of Pele, the Fire Goddess of Hawaii. Usually… Most times you see Pele depicted as firey and angry, bursting out of or in a volcano, with lava and fire and … Continue reading
Easter on Easter Island (does that one on the end have a chocolate hat?) . . … Continue reading
Of course I wear a mask when I’m carving! I don’t like it – it gets hot, sweat runs down my face and it’s itchy. And it’s hard to wear my glasses over the darn things. But. Talk about an eyeopener: Years ago, a friend who was a doctor came … Continue reading
Today a bunch of artists who are in a group on FB and I had a discussion about whether or not to convert images from RGB to CYMK for printing – for book covers, postcards and other such promotional materials. I guess I’m lazy, because I almost never do that. … Continue reading
I’ve decided to make inexpensive prints available that you can download and print out yourself. So far, people like the idea. I’m thinking it might be cool to have a Collector’s Choice Membership Club where you could get prints for less! Here’s what I’ve set up: You can get all … Continue reading
Here’s the letter I got announcing the new March 2014 issue: “Women in Art 278 is pleased to unveil the March Issue! Congratulations to our cover artist Angela Treat Lyon of America whose art beautifully conveys our Water Theme – Access to Clean Water, an issue that affects every being … Continue reading
Earlier this week, I got a note from a friend with the link to apply to a $35,000 grant for sculptors. In the past, I haven’t been able to apply for various reasons, but this one was a 100% go. So I gathered the select 20 images, wrote up all … Continue reading
The Cliff Acrylics on canvas, 12″ x 12″ I’ve been keeping track of how our weather has changed our beaches here in Hawaii. This cliff never used to exist. Over the past few years, Kailua beach has lost yards and yards of sand, exposing the roots of the ironwood trees, … Continue reading
My painting, Learning to Love Myself, has been paired with the just-right accompanying article by Leo Drioli in a 2-page spread in Sage Magazine this month! How cool is that? You can see the whole online alternative magazine HERE. It’s got wonderful articles and other artwork all through it. Thanks … Continue reading
I’ve decided that more people need to buy more art! What’s art for, anyway? To inspire you to feel more calm or more joyous. To help you get through your day. To help you remember that the world outside of your office is a beautiful, mystical, wondrous place! And yet, … Continue reading
When I was 41 years old, I was deeply depressed with daily suicidal thoughts. I had everything but happiness. I had a nice house in Hawaii – paradise! – a nice car, good community. I was beginning to get a few good words about my sculpture in the art circles, … Continue reading