From Surreal to Steampunk

Posted on Sep 13, 2013 in blog, Sculpture | 3 Comments

In the sleepy little town of San Fernando deep in the Valley that bears its name is a gallery–a serious art gallery that showcases not just art that sells, but art that captures the imagination and inspires. I am eternally grateful for the existence of La Galeria Gitana, directed and curated by Karen Nichols. You have […]

Purposele$$ Art

Posted on Aug 8, 2013 in blog, Sculpture | 2 Comments
Purposele$$ Art

Stuck in traffic When I grumbled to a friend that I seemed to be working hard every day and getting nowhere, very slowly, she suggested that I think of it as “being stuck in traffic.” It hit me, she’s right, I’m stuck in traffic, the key difference being that there is no paycheck at the end […]

Christmas in July

Posted on Jul 11, 2013 in blog, garden, Ornaments, Sculpture | 4 Comments
Christmas in July

It’s July and summer is in full swing. Thoughts turn to beach blankets and BBQs. But for me, it is never too soon to start thinking about Christmas. Not because I am wishing the summer away–anyone who knows me knows that summer is my favorite time of year, even here in LA. While others wilt […]

Earnest Owl

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 in blog, Sculpture | 3 Comments
Earnest Owl

Although he stands at attention in all his finery, Earnest Owl serves no earthly function other than to make you smile. He so desparately wants to help. You can see it in his eyes, which seem to say “Please, tell me I’m good.” Owls are irresitable. We humans seem to project all our emotions onto […]

This is not a Tree

Posted on May 24, 2013 in blog, eco art, Sculpture | 4 Comments
This is not a Tree

In Cradle to Cradle, Michael Braungart and William McDonough ask people to rethink the way things are made. Rather than recycling things designed for single use like plastic bottles and newspapers, which is detrimental to the environment (downcycling), he suggests that we manufacture items from ingredients designed to be reused multiple times without harming the […]

The Jungle Book leaps off the page

Posted on May 9, 2013 in blog, eco art, Sculpture | 6 Comments
The Jungle Book leaps off the page

From the moment I could read, I lost myself in books. Exotic worlds opened up to me from between countless pages. It was my escape, my joy, my education. Many years later, I am making the transition from print to digital. While I embrace this brave new world, it is not without a sense of […]

Put your art where your heart is

Posted on Apr 11, 2013 in blog, National Marfan Foundation, Sculpture | 2 Comments
Put your art where your heart is

As a direct result of information disseminated by the National Marfan Foundation, I was able to diagnose myself with the condition. This information saved my life. Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue. People with Marfan Syndrome tend to be unusually tall, with long limbs and long, thin fingers. Because connective tissue is found throughout the body, Marfan Syndrome […]