A Tale of Two Grandmas
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Mama Grace’s kitchen was alive.
I visited last February and still found food soaking, drying, ripening in her kitchen. Under that paper towel were mung beans sprouting, her fridge was full of food I couldn’t recognize.
Painting Outside: Why Do it? a real life plein air story
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Warm enough to paint outside, I packed early for Seabrook, New Hampshire. Near the border of Massachusetts, Seabrook is renown for roughness. The half block deserted beach held several tantalizing lobster boats close to shore.
A New Adventure Sailing the World
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The last five years, from the Rockies to the Atlantic Ocean, our family has inched closer to the water.
In a few months, we will be living off the coast of South Africa, on our catamaran “Lady Grey”. So many normal things are about to change, but some things will remain the same.
Who Tells Your Story?
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We can all remember certain stories that define us. When you think of your favorites stories growing up, were any about you?
Who told your stories?
COVID Paintings – Reviews from the VIRTUAL Watercolor Show
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When you finish an event, two years in the making, it’s wonderful to be able to share the good words with you. Let me share what people said about the “Saving Lives” Virtual Gallery Experience.
You’re Invited – the Virtual Gallery of my COVID paintings
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When you’re an artist you want your friends to witness the art you create. It is the biggest honor and a true celebration to share what you’ve made.
Savor Chocolate
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There’s a reason I chose chocolate.
Mother and Child
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How did we become a homeschooling-sailing family? I wasn’t always a mother and I didn’t always want to homeschool or travel. But the reality of a child to her mother has changed many an ambitious woman. As many good stories, this one begins with the birth of a chubby baby.
All is Calm
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All is calm, all is bright. Now, let’s be a little bit more honest. These six little words could not be further from the truth.
Painting a Garden
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For a watercolor artist, painting a garden is an absolute dream. Painting for a friend is even better. I adore doing commissions for people I know. Barefoot Boy I have a friend who created a cut-flowers garden. This is a commissioned painting of her son running carefree and diaper-heavy through her flower beds. That’s the […]