the splendor of mt. hood

Trillium Lake, located at the foot of Mt. Hood, is indeed as beautiful as locals say.  The water shimmers at dusk, and the view of the majes...

shopping for inspiration

I try to avoid malls and big box discount stores as much as I can.  I easily get disheartened by modern society's insatiable appetite fo...

things i'm fond of today

un cuadro by gabi piserchia natural wonders. left: annular solar eclipse by hiromitsu t.okra right: eastern oregon by david ewald handmade ...

new work: alpine trail

The sun is shining once again in the Pacific Northwest, and it is truly glorious.  My eyes have yet to adjust to the brightness- granted, I ...

new work and new series

New painting in my Etsy shop, Harvest Moon . Harvest Moon in progress. Like birthing a child, some works of art can be a lot more laborious...

I swoon for Pendleton

I've been focused on a big client project (will tell soon) since returning from Ireland.  Yesterday, I needed a little break, so I heade...

why i love the oregon coast

We were in the mountains last weekend, and this week we were at the sea.  Destination- Siletz Bay.  On our arrival we were greeted by a grou...

artist interview: Emily Jull of Nesting Emily

I have been smitten with the pottery of Canadian artist Emily Jull ever since spotting her vintage doily porcelain jars on Etsy.  One of h...