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January 16, 2014

The ART of GIVING

The QUESTION:  What do you get for your beloved after fourteen years of marriage?

The QUESTION:  What do you get for your beloved after fourteen years of marriage?

THE ANSWER? A painting of the ceremony of marriage.

THE RESULT?   She said: "He held it forever and repeated over and over again ...it's awesome... you really got me!

THE QUESTION:  What do you get for your mother turning 70 who has everything she could possibly need.... loves flowers and hues of blue and purple?

THE ANSWER?  A handmade large scarf that she can wear or hand of lavender flowers inspired by Monet's garden.

THE RESULT?  Happy mamma - happy daughter.

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December 1, 2013

Identify your identity

Julia Cameron has written many books which help cultivate creativity. Yes - a blank canvas is still exhilarating and scary - until I begin... and then it's ok. All ok.Looking over some questions from her book Walking in This World which I answered in 2007, I was once again reassurred that I am doing what I believe I was called to do.Here are some of the questions:

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October 24, 2013

Shout Out for Nina......

Nina Davidowitz won a solo show at the Hope Horn Gallery in the current Bi-Annual Show for 2015 --- Here is Nina with one of her many beautiful works.....Yay Nina!

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October 23, 2013

Northeastern Pa Art Scene is Alive and Well

There is some great art to be seen in Northeastern Pa - If you are able to get out and about this weekend - super shows at Afa and Art Works and the Hope Horn Gallery at University of Scranton as well as the Lindner Gallery at Marywood.  

Besty Fulton - "Seascape" - AFA Gallery - (above)

There is some great art to be seen in Northeastern Pa - If you are able to get out and about this weekend - super shows at Afa and Art Works and the Hope Horn Gallery at University of Scranton as well as the Lindner Gallery at Marywood.  All part of the biannual show - here are some pieces that piqued my interest -

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October 14, 2013

Southside Bistro --- Has Opened!

The space is amazing - the food divine and it was a real treat to see the Eiffel Towers out of the studio and up on the walls - I am looking forward to future lunches and dinners there - and perhaps even a weekend brunch.

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October 7, 2013

Philharmonic Phenomenon

Mural for Norhteastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic Hanover Street , Wilkes Barre, Pa When I ring the Singing Bowl my aunt and uncle gave me, I realize the power of that sound. Somehow the sound permeates the walls and joins another vibe in the universe which grounds me to the present moment. I recently did this mural for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. The image reminds me of the crossing of the senses which often is heightened through and by art.

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2013
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