• DAY OF THE DEAD ALTARS

    As All Saints’ Day and All Hallows Eve approached, our art class moved on from the harvest and Halloween themes of the Great Pumpkin. Inspired by the Mexican tradition of the Dia de Los Muertos altars to the honored ancestors, we made frames for photo collages of our own loved ones of blessed memory. The…


  • Icarus and the Sun

    After a long dry spell due to attending to other important matters, such as the taxman and the excitement of my annual conference, I have returned to my studio with pent up joy for painting. While all of us need to take care of the business of everyday life, I am finding I move more…


  • Four Pears Still Life

    Explore the art of still life and the hidden genius within. Join our recent class where we painted pears and bowls, sparking a journey to uncover your unique artistic voice. Experience creativity in its purest form.


  • Time Travel and Iconography Experiments

    Every once in a while, I like to go on journeys. Sometimes they’re actual trips, such as my recent vacation over spring break to visit family down in Texas, but other times I like to “time travel.” The best way to time travel today, since I don’t have access to a DeLorean, is to study…