Today is Portland Open Studios!
I am sharing a glimpse into a current project I am working on in my studio.

This summer I fell deeply in love with the Oregon Coast.  I spent a blissful and magical couple of days while I had the opportunity to focus solely on my art and Soul Art Guide certification. You can read more about my upcoming Soul Art Journey here.

The coast is always a place where the forces of life and death are so raw and visible.  I found a beautiful shell and as I was observing it's graceful and delicate shape and colors I felt so inspired to write about it.  I am contemplating creating a photo essay of my experiences and discoveries at the coast. Being in the presence of such grace and beauty was a magical and life changing experience for me.

Last month the community art project painting was installed and unveiled at The Portland Montessori School. We celebrated with a tea party.  This paining was created by students, parents and staff during the year end party in June.
After the painting was complete I stretched it onto stretcher bars and added an inspirational quote by Maya Angelou: "Be a rainbow in someone else's cloud".  I chose this quote because someone painted a rainbow and another painted a happy face. It just made sense :-). It's such a great reminder that with every kind word or action we can brighten someone's day!