Oh Baby, Baby, Baby....

A beginning...
I am feeling a little rusty as I have not been painting for a few months, since October.
I will see what new imaginings are coming up...
So delighted to have a pregnant Mama to
include in the new calendar.
I taught prenatal yoga for many years....
always a privilege to be in the presence
of these beautiful women.

First Photo Shoot of 2012

How can I go wrong with a beautiful model like this....
Finally one of my yoga students is pregnant... and a willing model for calendar 2013.
This is her 4th baby. 
She is a beautiful expression of new life blooming.   Can't wait to start the preliminary drawing.

"Art as a priority in my life"

As I reread my profile I ask myself, what does it mean to "hold art as a priority in my life "as I have stated there??  Does it mean I need to be working on a piece everyday, completing a painting every week, or does it just mean I am opening to and making space for art in some way everyday?  I think, for me, the latter.
I have not been painting recently as my focus was getting my watercolor calendars out there for others to enjoy and getting my paintings up for a new show downtown at the Bagelry.
Currently I am working on a collage as this helps to shake out some new ideas and bring fresh awareness and originality into my work.   I am scheduling photo shoots and looking through my journals for new poses and phrases to express the yoga journey.   This is all part of staying in the art life, stirring it, adding different ingredients and being open to what emerges.

Art and Craft for the Holidays

One of the things I love most during December is going to all the different Art and Craft Shows in our town.   I find myself inspired by all these artists that seem to LIVE TO CREATE.   The ideas never cease to amaze me.   Bellingham may get less sunshine than any other american city, but clearly there in an abundance of creative energy here.   Is it in the water, or maybe the coffee.???   Who knows!
Clearly the "low sky" does not seem to affect the imagination.

Art Show and Sale... not to be missed

The annual art show at the KALE HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST is coming up Nov. 18, 19, 25, 26.
This is an outstanding art show in a unique venue.   Kale House is located at 201 Kale St, Everson. www.kalehouse.net.   Some of my art will be in the show.    There is a wonderful collection of artists here this year and a variety of mediums represented from craft to fine art.   I am honored to be part ot this show this year.

Calendars are available...

My new calendars for 2012 are now available.   Please contact me if you are interested in receiving one.  I do believe this is my best calendar to date.  Cheers!!!

Ah, Finished Last Painting

Not only is this the final painting for the 2012 calendar it is also a self-portrait... something I have always avoided.   But....I am more than happy that I surrendered to this challenge.   I like the way it turned out and it says so much about the importance of deep, healthy breathing and restorative poses.