Genre: Grantee Story

One of the most fulfilling projects that I have been a part of in my career has been the creation of a harp and percussion duo with my husband, The… Read More

The first time I traveled to Scotland was in August 2004, to compete at the World Pipe Band Championships.  From that first trip, I was hooked and completely fell in… Read More

There is a compelling force that drives my artistic practice. It feels automatic, but my strong curiosity and search for meaning in everything beckon me to ask the “why” behind… Read More

Imagine: you’re tucked away on a cliffside lodge in the Colorado mountains, within walking distance from Rocky Mountain National Park trails. The air is crisp and cool, the afternoon sun… Read More

UPDATED 8/28/2023 …I wanted to do something a little different with this post. I’ve decided to turn it into a “living” blog post, continuously updating with details of my process… Read More

With the exception of an occasional request for parrots, most of the birds that I paint grow from the ground. They are birds of paradise.   Although it is native… Read More

Being a professional musician can be a 7-day-a-week, 365-days-a-year job. Schedules are unpredictable and can range from rehearsals in the mornings and afternoons to performances in the evenings, with practicing… Read More

My last two blog posts have centered on three-dimensional work I’ve made using the bird as a symbol for transformation. And if you’re curious about other iterations of that work,… Read More

Playing the drums is one of the things I enjoy most in my life.  But something I also really enjoy is listening to great playing and there’s no doubt that… Read More

Truchet tiling is a valuable technique for crafting intricate geometric designs using tiny tiles. Originally conceived by French mathematician Roger Truchet in the early 18th century, it has been widely… Read More