Illustrate Your Resume

Illustrate Your Resume

I recently worked with an enormously talented arts-education integration specialist and photo-journalist, Jean Hart Howard. She asked if I could add some interest to her resume. The resume was robust. It was filled with lists and descriptions of Jean’s...
Disciplining my vacation brain

Disciplining my vacation brain

I returned from vacation two weeks ago but my brain refuses to submit to its previous work schedule. I am indoors working on some wonderful and fulfilling graphic design projects for clients as well as paintings for a future show. I am happy, and yet, I cannot...
Is a rainbow the promise of good things?

Is a rainbow the promise of good things?

I always feel sad on the first day of school. The long sunshine and freedom filled days of summer suit me better than any other time of year. Even now, as an empty-nester, I still feel a little sad as autumn approaches and days grow shorter. Nearly every time that I...
Painting Aquamedia with Texture

Painting Aquamedia with Texture

In the summer of 2012 friends hosted me for a few idyllic days at their vacation home off the coast of Massachusetts. This summer I’ll be returning to the island to share in their wedding celebration. As a gift, I thought that I would paint one of the...