I wasn’t aware of blossoming trees when I was growing up. I don’t remember if they weren’t as noticeable in temperate Southern California or if I was just too fixated on boys to notice my surroundings. Now every year when the trees sprout their lacey blooms I’m charmed by the delicate pink and white frills […]
February Paintings
The brief glint of sun breaking through thick clouds is always an exhilarating moment. I painted Mustard Fields as the afternoon light waned. The last burst of sunlight illuminated the landscape only briefly so I worked quickly. On a sunny day, the beauty of the emerald green hills washed by the sun reminds us to […]
We’re All “In” This Together
One of the irresistible features in fashion magazines is the list of what is “In” and what is “Out.” These lists often get even more elaborate than simply listing what is coming “In” and what is going “Out.” They advise what to buy; what to wear now; what to store, what to toss. Usually one […]
Imagination is Free(ing)
On these days following the inauguration, I am filled with hope. Like our new president, I am big dreamer. When publishers and agents sent me rejection letters informing me that women are only interested in celebrity make-over guides, I refused to believe them. I imagine a day when little girls grow up to relish their […]
