As I wrote earlier this month, I "give back" in my life in a variety of ways. I volunteer my time at Atwood Pantry, a local personal essentials (non-food) pantry, and at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. My husband and I donate financially to a variety of local and national non profits and organizations that we think [...]
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self portrait ideas 3.28.2019
For the 100 day project, I'm creating a daily self portrait. I don't want to feel stuck - with no ideas or creativity - on any particular day, so took some time for advance planning. Here's a list of drawing ideas I came up with. I don't have 100 different ideas, but don't mind repeating [...]
art quote – oyler 2.28.2019
There are many noncomprehensive adjectives we can apply to good art: moving, clever, joyous, sad, innovative, boring, political. But good art doesn’t have to be any of these things, necessarily; what we want out of it is possibility. -Lauren Oyler
quote – Zinn 10.18.2018
"To be hopeful in bad times is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. If we see only the worst, it destroys our capacity to do something. If we remember those times and places—and there are so many—where people have behaved [...]
events 1.25.2018
I've added an "Events" tab to my blog. For two reasons - as a record for myself of sales and shows I've participated in, and to let you dear readers know when and where you can view, touch, hold, and perhaps purchase my ceramics! (You can also purchase my wares via my Esty site.) Those [...]
