Sometimes one’s universe must really shake.

Yes, it has been awhile.  A blog entry just for you this day.  I write from my back porch.  The summer breeze… perfect.  The cats are laying long and contentedly.  As my world calms down I make time for you, the reader;  the appreciator; the curious;  even the bored. I commit to post upcoming and existing shows;  details of processes, … Read More

Potable – Rock Springs, WI

I want to share so much today that I am not sure where to begin. As the gesture Potable – Rock Springs, WI unfolds I wanted to firstly share the invitation to join me somewhere in Rock Springs or Reedsburg. Here was the invitation I compiled for the opening of Watermark at Woolen Mill Gallery in Reedsburg, WI. The cups … Read More

TRUTH at Walnut Creek Farms – Part II

Today is day 6 of my time here in Stillman Valley with The Fields Project – Bringing Art and Agriculture together.  It is in fact my 8th year here after much counting and recounting with Anne Leuck Feldhaus.  (She gave me her application in 2004).  Thanks Anne!  I will be forever grateful. As the previous post stated… My piece is … Read More

Fields Project 2011: TRUTH at Walnut Creek Farms

Here I am again… enjoying the wonderful mash up of art and agriculture with Ned and Lyrah Bushnell of Stillman Valley through the amazing organization that is The Fields Project. TRUTH is my project this year.  Looking for TRUTH.  Finding TRUTH in soil.  Engaging others about their TRUTH.  TRUTH in my own life.  I asked about TRUTH on Facebook a … Read More

Colorado Art Ranch: Residencies and Artposiums Galore

Hi All.  A year ago I started this blog because of my experience with Colorado Art Ranch(CAR)  and the residency in Salida, CO centered around water.  I became aware of CAR by an invitation to be a guest speaker at an Artposium in the Fall of 2009 in called Dinner Stories.  Grant Pound, the Executive Director found my work on … Read More

Upcoming talk at Women Made Gallery

Hi All. I wanted to share with you an upcoming talk at Women Made Gallery in April.  Please consider coming by.  I will be talking of my work.  Things that are inspiring and we will be making seed bombs.  Would love to see your smile out there.

Empty Bowls – First Slice Pie Cafe, Lillstreet Art Center and Lillstreet Studios

Please check out the following link for further information regarding Empty Bowls. EMPTY BOWLS Friday, March 25, 2011, 5-9pm 4401 N. RAvenswood Chicago, IL  60640 Information on who has benefited from this amazing and mindful event: “First Slice is a not-for-profit, community-supported kitchen that provides wholesome food for those living in need in Chicago. It is our mission to foster … Read More

New Life for Old Bags – The Right Thing

It has been quite a year for many engaged humans in the long term care communities of Chicago thanks to Ruth Wertler, Life Enrichment Coordinator, and her residents of Bethesda Home and Retirement and many others who have been inspired to make.  You can check out another article of many about this special community and others inspired to change the … Read More

The Cornettes – Advocates for Urban Agriculture Part II

Finally, I get to share more about The Cornettes – Advocates for Urban Agriculture thanks to a Midwestern panic (and now a two foot reality!) about snow.  Here is our back yard and front yard this afternoon.  Bring it on! Firstly, I am going to finally give credit to Phyllis Gilmore for naming The Cornettes.  Phyllis is an Activity Director … Read More