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Patreon Upgrade: More Classes!
2020 has shaken things up in the art world. No more fairs, shows, group classes. Opportunities to connect are smaller and more distant. We are all experiencing the impacts. Throughout the pandemic, political turmoil, and now wildfire season to top it off, I have found a sense of purpose in the art classes I offer. Part of me still feels silly talking about my art when my family is doing well despite everything. But hearing the feedback from students on how special, helpful, therapeutic the classes are, tells me that I need to continue down this road and share the...
The Intersection of Racial Justice, Art, and Environmentalism.
Creature Feature: Sea Nettle Jellyfish
Welcome to the world of the Pacific Sea Nettle Jellyfish, aka Chrysaora fuscescens. Graceful, flowing with the currents of the sea. Around the world, their habitats and subspecies vary. Locally in Monterey Bay, I love to witness (from a distance) their slow and calm presence. Often you will spot one drifting along on its own. Perhaps they are scattered every 20 feet or so. If the water is clear with sun rays beaming through you can see them in the depths. More rarely there may be a super bloom with hundreds of jellies together at once, brought in by powerful...
Adapting to the New "Normal"
It seems like we are all spending an above-average time online lately, so I wanted to share how my life is looking with shelter in place in effect. Read on to hear about my challenges, how I spend my time and the positives coming out of it for me! What has changed? Honestly, I am such a homebody that my day to day life is about the same. Most days I spend working from my home studio or home with my two-year-old daughter. The biggest shift is in my work life. I was just gearing up for a busy season...
Join me on Patreon!
Patre-what?! I am so thrilled to introduce my Patreon page! If you have not heard of it, Patreon is a place where you can support content you love on a monthly basis. Artists, musicians, podcasters, and other creatives offer exclusive rewards to their top fans. The fan support gives these creatives the funding and freedom to create more amazing and impactful things! On my Patreon page, I have several tiers set up so you can choose the one that fits your budget & interest. Starting at just $3/month, you will have access to exclusive content & rewards not available anywhere...