Cancer’s a quiet fight—not a loud brawl, just a steady nudge in the ribs. Some days it’s a heavy coat, others a faint hum I can shrug off. Watercolor’s been my new little sidekick—soft washes on paper, steadying my hands when they wobble. There are no grand pastel strokes from The Beauty of Pastel right […]
I’ve been asked a lot, “How are you?” Honestly, I’m doing okay and hanging in there. After four rounds of the “red devil” chemotherapy, my energy and appearance have changed. It’s been a whirlwind of medical appointments; honestly, so much of it is a blur. I just completed my sixth round of “Taxol” and have […]
This past weekend, the Pastel Society of the West Coast interviewed me for their feature “We Talk Art.” Since moving my studio and revealing my diagnosis, I haven’t had a chance to talk much about art. I had a wonderful hour of chatting and visiting with host Bonnie Griffith. I’ve had many life pathways with […]
Autumn, my favorite season! Beautiful colors, changing of the light, the crisp feel in the air, everything glows, so many things about it make me smile. These five classic autumn paintings by the masters are so lovely and inspiring! It’s also my favorite to paint and you can bet your bottom dollar I have more […]
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