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December 5, 2024
The theme for December is Recalibration, and it is a time for me to
fine tune where my energy will be focused in the coming year. This is
different than setting intentions in the new year, which we will do
next month. As Lena Stevens (a writer I follow) says, "Recalibration is
taking all the elements of what you have and are, all of your
experiences and how you have defined them, and then organizing the
information and material in a different calibration to match what and
where the energy is in the present. So in a way it is bringing forth
aspects of yourself from the past and calibrating them into a new
configuration". This year and next for me are about change and
recalibration. How does this show up in your life?
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New Work
The Long View
This painting, The Long View, is 20" x 80", captures your eye and draws
you in. Sometimes I am simply the conduit for a painting that is ready
to be born. I felt like I was just there to hold the tools and Muse
stepped in and took over. This is one of my favorite paintings that I
have ever made. I am hoping to have it in a gallery soon, but for now,
I get to enjoy it in my home. You can find out more here
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Join me in WA
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Won't you join me for Mastering Layers in Abstract Art in Port
Townsend, WA. I love the Olympic Peninsula and am always inspired by
this location. We will be exploring how to incorporate textures into
your art. An emphasis on integrating collage, color and finishing the
art will be the focus of this 3 day course. There are only a few spaces
left so sign up soon
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A Worthy Cause
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The piece above is called Time Traveler and it is my contribution to
the Annual Art Show and Auction this Sunday, December 8th at the
Scottish Rite Temple in downtown Santa Fe, NM. If you are in town this
is a fab way to support the SF Artist Medical Fund that helps NM
artists with unexpected medical expenses. The silent auction happens
from 1:30 to 3:30 and admission and parking are free. Grab a great deal
for a gift for you or someone you love. Prices start for the 6x6 inch
pieces as low as $50.
The other show where I have work is up until December 13th.
Harmonize will feature the work of artists that unites our senses of
sight and sound with an interactive component. The Santa Fe Community
Gallery located at 201 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe NM 87504. The show
will be on view through December 13, 2024.
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I love teaching at this Mixed Media Art Retreat because I get to
reconnect with so many artists from all over the country. I will be
teaching the same three classes that I teach in Portland, OR, so if you
can't make it to the west coast, I will come to you. This will be my
final art workshops as I pursue other art projects both in the US and
abroad.
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I am super excited to be teaching in WI at Shake Rug Alley in October.
I will be posting more deets and where to sign up in January.
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The Retreat is a Go, so Grab Your Dream in 2025
San Miguel de Allende Mexico
San Miguel de Allende Mexico
I have the dates set for the amazing art retreat to Mexico. We will be
pampered and inspired in this 9 day all inclusive retreat. I am sending
out the itinerary to those who contacted me last month and I expect
this trip to fill up quickly. The dates are Nov 5-13th. It will be a
small group with luxurious touches, art everywhere, creating, shopping
and a cooking class too. Contact me soon
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Reweaving the Myth-Exciting new possibilities
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As part of my recalibration I am focusing on my installation projects.
Shortly after returning from France where I installed the paintings
wrapped around Chestnut trees, I discovered a retreat center in
Galisteo NM that may become the place for the next installation. There
will be a participation element as well. I am also working on a version
that will be installed in a gallery space. Stay tuned.
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On the Trail-Road trip
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We just returned from my nephew's wedding in Dallas and discovered a
new ranch in Amarillo. You may have heard of the Cadillac Ranch on the
outskirts of the city, and we were surprised to discover the new ranch
in town, The Bug Ranch. Volkswagen bugs are buried front end down, just
like their big brothers the Cadillacs. A fun pit stop on the road.
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updating it to coordinate with the videos.
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