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Call Me RACHEL: #BOAW2018
Last night, I started painting too late. I was tired. I tried to rest, but I saw her. Fully formed. So I…
The Hairiest Snizz
NOTE: This post is part of the Beauty of a Woman BlogFest VI! To read more entries, and potentially win a fun…
Finding Humility at the NY State Fair
My family went to the New York State Fair every summer. We visited The Dairy Building to check out the enormous butter…
The State of Undress Project: A Longterm Art Endeavor
I’m excited to announce that I’ve found a way to unify my passion for combining words and art in an effort to inspire others. The State of Undress Project, which — when complete — will feature 18 paintings of women of every age, color, and social class. To be part of “The State of Undress Project”, women must be able to articulate an invisible obstacle they have overcome (or that they are actively working on) and be willing to frame this challenge as a strength. They must be willing to pose in some state of undress – lingerie or bathing suit, or slip (of their choosing) — and have their likeness painted as an impressionistic piece of art. …
Thirty Months Off
Amazingly, I no longer suffer from debilitating muscle spasms or brain zaps. In fact, most of my physical symptoms have disappeared. …
a broken knee, a broken heart
Back in August, I walked 5 miles on a really uneven surface. In cowboy boots. I knew I did something dumb almost immediately since both…
What I Learned From My 2nd Art Show
It’s not enough to have a quality product. One must also have a degree in merchandising. Seriously, besides the freshly pressed tablecloth, it’s necessary to have clear signage and extra-enticing displays.
I didn’t have any of these things….
My Own Yellow Brick Road
When Dorothy Gale of The Wizard of Oz started her journey down The Yellow Brick Road, she was terrified and, with the exception…
When The Bottom Fell Out
I’ve spent the last 8 months healing after weaning off a powerful drug: one that was prescribed by a doctor. It was a…
In Case You Want To Know Where I’ve Been
Some of you may have been wondering where I have been since my blog abruptly stopped back in August 2013. Let me…