Kiekhaefer Park is a breathe of fresh air. After a morning of working hard on our upcoming exhibition, Illuminating Women, I decided to take a hike at Kiekhaefer Park. This is where I met John Abler, the Taycheedah Town Supervisor and member of the Park & Recreation Committee. John mentioned Kiekhaefer Park is in need…
Read MoreWhale watching in the Strait of Georgia is an experience I will never forget. There’s something quiet and serene about the Pacific Northwest. At least, that’s how I see it. After exploring Seattle and the San Juan Islands, we traveled to Vancouver Island in British Columbia. While in Victoria, we decided to go whale watching. …
Read MoreAfter a lot of rejections, I notice a subject line in my inbox. It reads: Congratulations on behalf of the 2020 Wisconsin Artists Biennial I’m happy to announce that I’ll have art on exhibit at the Museum Of Wisconsin Art in January 2020. The Wisconsin Artists Biennial exhibition will take place January 25 – March…
Read MoreRiding the gondola toward the peak of Mount Pilatus resembles my life. Anticipation isn’t the only thing that rises as we near the summit. The fog becomes dense, resulting in little to no visibility. I traveled Switzerland eleven years ago. Hence, photographing fog for over a decade. But it wasn’t until recently that these…
Read MoreLakeglass Cottage is now booking accommodations along the Lake Michigan shoreline. This mid-century modern lake cottage is a new construction located near Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It includes modern amenities, providing you with the conveniences of home. Consider this a home away from home. I dream about spending my days at this lake cottage. Waking to the…
Read MoreMiscarriage is hard. Five years ago, I had a miscarriage. Had I written this when the miscarriage happened, it would read differently. For me, understanding trickled in as time passed and God’s plan began unfolding in my life. Truth is, I never pictured myself as a mother. Call me crazy, but I didn’t spend my nights…
Read MoreHarmony, California along the Pacific Coast Highway takes me back to where it all began. Not a care in the world, I journey north through San Luis Obispo to Harmony, California. Grey skies produce mist that fills the air. The tires of my rental car coast through the puddled gravel. Rolling hills go the distance,…
Read MoreHearing the breaking news of the Notre Dame Cathedral fire devastates me. This news shook up my creative process. Nothing can be deemed permanent. Notre Dame unleashed a side of my creativity, I didn’t know existed. Behind my couch hangs one of my favorite artworks, created while taking in the marvel of this iconic Paris…
Read MoreThis is the definition of art, according to the dictionary: the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power works produced by human creative skill and imagination creative activity resulting in the production…
Read MoreAdventures of Devil’s Lake State Park change over the years. Most of our time is spent at the beach and nature center. More of this Devil’s Lake story coming soon… I invite you along on this journey of 100 Blog Posts in 100 Days There will be times of triumph and times of struggle, but…
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