Writing Again
It’s been awhile since I’ve written. It would be easy to say – hey – I’ve been busy –
Health, Art and Conformity
Fear versus Love This morning I read this New York Times article about artists and addiction. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/24/t-magazine/writers-alcohol-drugs-art.html
On Fire
The climate crisis continues on with most leaders doing little to adjust in an effort to protect the earth. As an artist
Moving and Revisions
Still settling in at the new studio. The Joy of Transitions One of my colleagues back at Kaiser Permanente would describe
Moving - The Joy & Chaos of Change
As an artist, part of how I’ve assessed my own health is in reviewing my creative output. Generally I am very productive
Dyslexia
As I was taking a walk the other day on a level trail near our home, a cyclist approaching from behind called out, “On
The Winds of Climate Change
The Winds of Climate Change, India ink and thread on Yupo paper, 2021 During the past few years I’ve noticed more
Art and Food
Do artists have specific responsibilities? Is it okay for artists to use their creativity in fields beyond their typical
January 6th, 2021
Created on January 7, 2021. Was the riot on January 6th a surprise to anyone? It certainly wasn’t to me. Trump has
Annual Holiday Card Making
Every year I create about 50 holiday cards by hand without any machines. Most years I begin thinking about the process before
The 21 Day Election Countdown
Election Day!The 21 Day Election Countdown 2020 Beginning on 21 days before the election, I interpreted a photo or chart
The Supreme Court and RBG
Honor Her Most Fervent Wish It has been said a number of times that the election in 2020 has the potential for long lasting
Words & Images
The ability to perceive and understand language has been said to be hardwired in our brains. As we all develop (with exceptions
Pandemic Ponderings: Thinking About Thoughts
Given the current pandemic, I created this zine to redirect my negative thoughts. It covers cognitive distortions along
The Most Beautiful People
The pandemic has impacted us all in America and not in ways any of us had anticipated. We have been forced to change our
Art and the Covid-19 Pandemic - End White Silence
With my unexpected early retirement, I finally have time to make art on my own schedule – which is an incredible mental
Honoring George Floyd and Too Many Others to Name
I am proud of my fellow Americans out in the streets this week. I am angry, frustrated and sick of the direction this country
BWAC's Wide Open Exhibition
This is my first blog post and it’s an honor to announce the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition has decided to