in the late 90s, I was living in Cerrillos, New Mexico, and had a friend named Bin. She was also a stone carver, and had an enormous Newfie/Lab mix dog named Waldo. The top ridge of Waldo’s back was level with my hip. He loved to lean. If you weren’t … Continue reading
Category Archives: Paintings
After I got back to the States from New Zealand in 2002, I was filled with gratitude to be back in Hawaii again. I wanted to do a bunch of paintings celebrating the culture, and yet not be blatant, touristy-looking hawaiiana-ized.
Continue readingTonight, the gal delivering a package to me came in to put it on the table for me, as it was pretty heavy. As she handed me the receipt thing to sign, she looked around, and exclaimed, “Oh wow! Are these paintings all yours????” She proceeded to walk around the … Continue reading
Sometimes things just blow up in your face. I painted this as a gift for someone, because he loves wolfies. I wanted to make kind of an oplalescent underpainting for the light streak to go on top of, so on some parts of the piece, I used lemon yellow first, … Continue reading
When I left New Zealand to come back to Hawaii in 2002, I was delighted to be back in the States, but also terrified that I wouldn’t be able to make it. I had almost no money with me, so I had to take a job. The only one I … Continue reading
I lived in NM for ten years, at one point living in an old mining crankshaft station in Madrid, NM. It was a funny old building with brick floors, completely open with no walls inside, and a concrete base in the center of the floor that used to hold a … Continue reading
When I lived in Gore NZ as Artist-in-Residence, I was 3000 miles from home, alone, with almost no money – yet somehow I was able to get by and even have lots of fun, in spite of the several emotional whammos I went through. I kept having these dreams of … Continue reading
When I was a little kid, I saw a wedding on television. There were the usual people – bride, groom, best men and women, and then – the Maid of Honor. “What? What is that,” I thought. “Made of honor? How could anyone be made of honor?” Ever since then, … 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 third 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
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
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