Just for fun, I decided to make a personalized Christmas card for next year, but I couldn’t wait. I found some musical angels painted by Memling, and shamelessly changed their faces. Happy Holidays to everyone!

Before my grandfather died, he gave me a treasure. A penpal, a cousin who still lived in Italy, in the little town where he was born. That began a relationship with many, many cousins and friends who live there. Each time I go back, I rush around trying to take pictures so I can go…

One of the nice things about the winter solstice is that I can eat a leisurely breakfast and then go to my studio to paint as the sun rises. I am so fortunate to have a view of Lake Washington from my studio. Happy Solstice to all of you! For us in the north, it…

Are you in West Seattle? Here’s an inexpensive last minute Christmas gift idea: The 8th Annual Puny Picture Show & Benefit for Pasado’s Safe Haven will be at Wallflower Custom Framing 4735 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, Washington 98116 This exhibit is dedicated to works supporting the fight against animal cruelty. These fun and tiny works…

Through January, seven of my paintings can be seen at the Hangar Cafe, where great breakfasts, brunch and lunches are served daily. Stop in, eat something, and maybe buy a painting. They make great gifts! Check out the paintings here!