Published in Four Word Self Help

Here is a glimpse of my art that is included in Patti Digh’s new book; Four-Word Self-Help: Simple Wisdom for Complex Lives. I am so excited to have my artwork in her book. This is such a fabulous book, with essays and simple four word phrases that really resonate with my heart and inspire my soul. It is such an honor to be among so many talented artists too. Each four word phrase is illustrated by a different artist. How cool is that?!

Since I was very young, I have always wanted to be an artist and illustrator. I was a voracious reader when I was little, and when I finished a book, I would illustrate it. Always. I remember the day when I read my first book without illustrations. I was so disappointed, but quickly figured out that I could keep doing my own illustrations without having another artist as a guide, It was really quite a good exercise for strengthening my drawing skills. I didn’t do it so much once I got to high school and by the time I started working, I got involved in the family restaurant business and fed my creativity by cooking. I put aside my dream of doing art for a living aside for awhile. I still created art, but did it just for myself. Now, I am trying to make the leap, and have immersed myself in my work. This is the first time my work has been published. I am so very grateful to Patti, for giving me the opportunity to submit my art and give me courage to do more.

27 Dec
2009

Posted in: Musings
By moonlit studio

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Winter Wonderland and the Motley Snowman

It has been a busy holiday season. First, I decided to organize the house right before Christmas. I couldn’t stand the clutter anymore. Boxes and boxes of stuff were given to Goodwill. Next, I had the bright idea to make Christmas presents as funds are very tight this year, but we had lots of company. This made it hard to get into the studio to create. Finally, when things seemed to settle down and I had the whole weekend to prepare for the holidays, guess what? A snowstorm happens, and we lost power! No sewing…no baking…no soldering…no photoshop. But, I am so happy. We never get snow, and at Christmas time. What a bonus. So, the presents are going to be a little late…it’s all good. I had a snowman in my front yard.

21 Sep
2009

Posted in: Art, Musings
By moonlit studio

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art finds its way out of the studio

With much trepidation I finally put my art in an actual art show that the public comes to see. While this does not sound like a huge deal, for an extremely introverted artist who thinks that her art is her voice, this was so scary. I never like to talk about myself, which appearing in one of these shows requires, but I do find talking about the process of art quite enjoyable. Maybe there is hope for me yet. Anyway, I thought I would share some of the pieces that I put in the show.