Archive
for July, 2015
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle
Jul 29 2015 ·0As you may know if you follow me on Instagram (you should!), I was recently in Seattle for a few days with my son. If you’re a follower of my blog, you probably also know that I am a huge fan of Dale Chihuly, the legendary and innovative glass artist. I have written about my admiration of Chihuly’s work several times in the past (read here, here) including my visit to his grand installation at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston a few years ago.
Naturally when I knew I would be in Seattle, home of the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit, I knew it would be one of our first stops. The entire installation was stunning and did not disappoint! Come take a peek at some of my favorite photos from our visit…
A Poem & A Painting: Happy 80th Birthday
Jul 27 2015 ·1I have a special place in my heart for “decade” birthdays. I have a group of dear friends (aka The Clinique Gang) and for years we have gathered to celebrate one another’s milestone birthdays. I painted this week’s painting for a friend’s Mom who is celebrating her 80th Birthday ~ woo hoo! She is hoping to receive 80 cards and I was happy to send mine along!
I thought this poem/verse made a nice accompaniment to this week’s painting…
A Poem & A Painting: Watercolor Peaches
Jul 20 2015 ·0I am back from yet another wonderful, whirlwind trip. This time I went to Seattle to meet my son Freddy who is in the midst of a cross-country odyssey. We spent a great few days together, what a treat! I’m sure I’ll have more to share about my time in Seattle, but for today a better-late-than-never poem and painting…
A Poem & A Painting: Watercolor Cantaloupe
Jul 14 2015 ·0Here in the Northeast in the Summer we thrive on fresh fruit and its delicious flavor ~ it just doesn’t taste the same in the winter! Fresh melon, cantaloupe to be exact, inspired this week’s painting and poem…
