About a month ago my husband and I stopped at the FKN bakery in San Juan Capistrano for a loaf of sourdough bread and saw a sign for the Mission Fine Art Gallery, affectionately known to its resident artists as the MFA gallery. Since we love to find new galleries and work by regional and local artists we decided […]
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faith I fell in love with sacred imagery when I studied the Northern Renaissance artists years ago. They showed their devotion to God by emulating nature as closely as possible, and painting incredibly realistic details. I loved the deeply emotional connection I felt with those biblical characters. And although I don’t compare myself to these
WOMEN Navigating womanhood in a contemporary world that pressures toward perfection is a subject worth exploring. My women bridge the gap between kinder, gentler times and a desire to fight for self. The link to vintage clothing suggest the idea of time as a healer (besides my love of beautiful dresses!) Whether they be career
Natural Inspiration Recently I have been thinking about the inspiration and the good feelings I get from being outside enjoying the natural world. I am also encouraged by research that shows walking in natural surroundings (especially a forest) produces endorphins and reduces the stress hormone cortisol. And although I don’t live near a forest I do live in
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My Second Love 3/31/2023 1 Comment A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by Redfin about writing an article for their blog called “22 Ways to Bring Texture Into Your Apartment”. The editor want me to talk about how to artistically incorporate texture into your home. How much fun is that? So, since my second