Recalibrate
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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?

New Work

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.

Join me in WA

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.

A Worthy Cause

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.

Find me in Portland and Harrisburg

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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.

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.

The Retreat is a Go, so Grab Your Dream in 2025

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.

Reweaving the Myth-Exciting new possibilities

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

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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