November: Anticipation

November is a time for reflection, emphasizing endurance and resilience through nature’s cycles, as captured in art and the detailed embroidery of chrysanthemums.

October: Threshold

October symbolizes transition through fragmented light and color, emphasizing memory and warmth in change.

A Few Small Paintings: watercolor cards

A few small watercolors, painted as cards for a handful of people on my list this fall. #watercolor #watercolorpainting #watercolorartist #natureartist #handpainted #artcards #watercolorcards

Beginning Watercolor – Holiday Cards 2026

Kick off the holiday season with watercolor in this two-session workshop. We’ll bring the Christmas spirit to life as we create festive watercolor illustrations, then transform them into beautiful holiday cards and gift tags. Class Time: November 2 and 9, 2026, 10 am – noon Class Location: Sno-Valley Senior Center 4610 Stephens Ave, Carnation WA…

September: Harvest

September reflects on interconnectedness, balance, and growth through art, nature, and relationships.

A Plumeria Birthday Card

Today is my cousin’s birthday. At 68, she still hikes and climbs mountains and teaches challenging topics to clients all over North America. She’s pretty amazing. We lost touch when we were kids—she was 10 and I was 2—so I have no memories of those early years. She tracked me down in my 20s, and…