Current Shows and Classes

Current Shows and Classes

My piece in the current exhibition at the Oak Park Art League, “Intersection: Art & Word” is one I thought I finished in 2017, but I had it hanging on my studio wall and every time I walked past it something would make me stop and think,...
Good Wishes to All

Good Wishes to All

This week wrapped up my teaching year with my last mixed media class on Tuesday. It was surprisingly emotional as we all acknowledged our sessions together as part of what has kept each of us going and trying to remain sane in the insane year we’ve had. In a...
September!

September!

I can’t tell you how happy I am that September has begun! (See previous post re: favorite time of year.) The air feels different already. I described it to my husband this morning as, “The cooler side of hot.” To which he said, “That makes no...
Holiday Goodness

Holiday Goodness

First things first – this coming Saturday I am teaching a Black and White Mixed Media workshop at the Oak Park Art League, from 10-4:00 pm, and there are a few spots left if you are in the mood for a marathon of getting up close and personal with black and white...
The Big 5-O

The Big 5-O

I turned 50 on Tuesday! Last Saturday my friends in Oak Park/Forest Park had a little gathering and outing to Goldyburgers to see a favorite band, which was pretty perfect considering a) how I was feeling – the beginnings of a cold taking shape, and b) I like a...