“I gently scrubbed.” (from Woman Who Married a Whale)
“I laughed like a young girl.” (from Woman Who Married a Whale) “I gently scrubbed. . . .” (from Woman Who Married a Whale) “And Whale dived….” (from Woman Who Married a Whale) Three pastel illustrations published with my story, “The Woman Who Married a Whale,” in Alaska Magazine’s November, 2019 Poetry and Literature issue. Download & read: “The Woman Who Married a...
Read MoreAlaskascapes: Nature in Pastels Art Show at Namaste North
I’m pleased to present ten nature-themed pastels, including several Sleeping Lady views, at the Namaste North yoga studio/café/boutique in downtown Anchorage. We’ll have a First Friday opening on March 7th, from 5 pm to 7 pm, at 508 West 2nd Avenue, though the entrance is on E Street, just down the block from the Hilton Hotel and across from the Saturday Market parking area. Dan Everett will be playing for us on the electric autoharp. Phone 277-2256 for more...
Read MoreFire Island Rustic Bakery Solo Show
The red back wall at Fire Island Rustic Bakery is perfect for my solo show of six small urban abstracts—and the macaroons are to die for! This may be the best bakery in town. Located at 1343 G Street (G and 14th). Remember, they are closed on Monday and Tuesday. Through October. SkippingStones NightLights Green Light Go Ahead Cappuccino Aurora Borealis Rendezvous...
Read MoreArt for Alaska Parks 2013 Competition, Top 30
Another Gold Standard The Reward is At The End I’m very honored to be one of the Top 30 artists chosen for the Art for Alaska Parks 2013 Competition, with two pieces in the show! “The Reward is At The End,” of a sledding hill, and “Another Gold Standard,” an abstract of Chester Creek in the summer sun, were the works...
Read MoreThe boat that lives in the trees.
For years I’ve driven past a very big (52 foot long!) wooden boat that was slowly disintegrating. Over time, small birch saplings grew up around it, and I loved the image so much, I painted it. The real-life story of the owner of the boat is a fascinating tale of a dream never realized. Read the full story as written by Mike Dunham in the Anchorage “Daily News.” See the portrait of The Chacón: Finding the Right...
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