I've been called prolific, and I guess that's true. I look back at all the art I've made in the last 3-4 years and it is, by far, the most creative and freeing experience I have ever known. There's something

As a young girl, I attended the Academy of the Sacred Heart. It was during those formative years in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. It was during 2nd grade, in 1970 when I became acutely aware of the

His name was Tony Montana. It was a misnomer if there ever were one. Half Egyptian Pharaoh Hound, half Staffordshire Terrier, his ears huge and pointy, his eyes almond, his heart, of gold. We met one day

I'm truly blessed living where I do. I can go from downtown to the top of the highest mountain this side of the Mississippi in less than an hour. I can catch a show, eat some of the best food in the country,

I'm get disillusioned at times when it comes to pursuing my passion as an artist to financially support myself. When many people hear when I say I'm an artist, they ask (some just wonder) what my 'real'

Live feed from FB (meh, we need one here!) From TAWASI:

I mentioned yesterday that as an artist, I have done many things 'crafty'. I've found that detailed work involving repetitious designs, straight lines and itsy bitsy, swirly-thingys is a thing I really

I'm an artist, I've interacted with folks of varied ages and from many walks of life; and there are those few that will ask me how long I've been an artist and my response is always the same : All of my

This never gets old. I can hike these trails over and over and never tire of the endless beauty of the Appalachian mountains. This is a view from the Art Loeb trail at Tennet Mountain/Black Balsam area

At times, I take pictures of things that often get passed by or unnoticed. Or my focus isn't on the 'bigger picture' but one of the small aspects that are a crucial part of the greater expanses and vistas

I LOVE to take pictures of things that strike my interest. Most of the time, it's the beautiful natural setting of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Mountains and the greater Asheville area. Before I

A while ago a young artist experienced changes beyond his control. Instead of giving up, he learned to 'embrace the shake.' Here's his TED talk This is a good reminder for all of us! Link:

I found this article a few weeks ago. I cried through most of it, because it's true. People, we need to listen to each other carefully and understand what respect for each other really means. This I believe,

Hey there Steemians! You guys just pushed me up to the 1,000 mark! I am super excited to be able to make a gift in celebration of this milestone. For the people who have been following along you may know

Hey there Steemians! It's been a year since the North Dakota National Guard invaded Oceti Sakowin Camp, also known as Main Camp in the Water Protectors movement, Rosebud Camp was also invaded, the invaders

Dear Friends, Yesterday we allocated few bags to some local families. It was a regular monthly allocation program by us. This month we could manage 10 bags. Each bags contains : Onion, Rice, Potatoes,

Living in the mountains of Asheville, we can get spoiled. This is especially true when parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway are closed to vehicular traffic, but foot and bicycles are welcome. It is a great

I love the Appalachian Mountains. I am blessed to live among them. I've said this before; and I'll say it again. This. Never. Gets. Old.

I love these mountains. When I moved here five years ago, I had NO idea I'd fall so hard for these rolling folds of mountains. The Appalachian mountain range has some of the oldest mountains on the planet!

I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains and do my best to hike and photograph as much as I can. These images are from the last week here in the Asheville area. Not much show, but the cold and stillness still