Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama was the keynote speaker for the Learning 2017 Conference in Orlando, Florida. The theme of the event was story-telling and she had a lot of heart-warming stories to share about the story-tellers in her life. I took a few notes; however, what really resonated with me is that she focuses on the positive…
Lynda Pyka Painting
I am very excited for my good friend Lynda Pyka. She recently was named plein air painter of the month by Plein Air Magazine. I’ve been collecting her paintings for several years. This is the latest one I am adding to my collection.
Kukuli Velarde Exhibit at AMOCA
Even though a lot of her sculptures are very graphic in nature, I am completely drawn to them. This is the first West Coast exhibition by the U.S.-based Peruvian artist Kukuli Velarde, who was born in Cusco in 1962 and moved to the U.S. in 1988. The Plunder Me, Baby ceramic sculptures evoke a childhood…
Kei Ito Red Jar
This stunning Kei Ito Red porcelain jar is part of the Scripps College Collection. Look at the detail glazing on the lid. Amazing glaze control.
Form versus Function
A few years ago I spent sometime exploring form vs. function. Visiting the St. Louis Arch this Fall (2017), I was reminded of my exploration in 2014. If you’d like to learn more about the building of the St. Louis Arch click here.