

It can now be revealed...
Now that the gift wrap has been torn asunder, I can share a few gifts that I made for my family. Painting has been on the back burner for...


Observations on exhibitions, brick & mortar shops and online selling
<Pop up shop display with watercolors and paper clay dishes. The crowded display creates a lively, gift shop vibe, appropriate to the pop...


Pop 'N Shop, South Orange, NJ
Today (December 7th) is the opening of the Pop 'N Shop in South Orange (noon-8pm). While it has been an annual event for several years,...

Shop local from your computer
Paper clay and gold leaf Feather Tray I have been invited to participate in an online initiative for residents in my community of...


Kids and pets and watercolor
Before we were married, I said to my husband-to-be something along the lines of "Pets or kids, you choose, but I can't do both." We...

Watercolor and new projects
I have a running list in my head of paintings I want to create, but lately I have been sidetracked by a new project involving paper clay...


A new exhibition
Just a quick post about a new exhibition titled "Small Works" in which four of my paintings are hanging: Top row, left to right: ...

Favorite buildings, home and abroad
Recently, a friend asked me to make him a painting of his favorite building, the Eduskuntatalo aka the Parliament House in Helsinki,...


Travel, Watercolor, & Inspiration
I have just returned from a small ship cruise on the Clio, organized by Grand Circle Cruise Line and led by the fantastic Program...


Watercolors and traveling
It takes me forever to pack. Not because I can't decide on the clothing I want to bring. It's always a bigger decision to select a...