For 2017, I am choosing to focus on "gratitude." So as part of this gratitude practice I am going to begin by expressing gratitude for all the art that was collected during 2016. In this blog post, I am documenting all the art that was collected and expressing my thanks to the universe for uniting my art with collectors.
Each artwork collected has a story... why they fell in love. Why they couldn't...
I paint a lot of musicians, musical instruments and include piano music in my art. As a result, I am always getting asked if I am a musician also. The truth is that although my childhood piano sits in my home and my kids both know how to play multiple instruments, I am not a musician. The music I make is on the canvas. My quick answer is to those asking is that because my kids are both musical, m...
A German friend recently told me that her country calls this time "between the years." I like that idea. After the grandiose Hanukkah and Christmas, we have some days before New Years where we can reflect on the retrospective of the last year and the promise of a new one. It is that build up of time that is considered "between the years."
Last weekend, I drove up to see my college daughter perform in her orchestra. Now for those of you who have negative flashbacks to elemetary school orchestra and band concerts where you couldn't tell the difference between the music and the tuning... this was nothing of that sort. My daughter goes to a music conservatory where students are training to perform at the highest level.
Do you have a music lover in your house? I have a few! My husband is a record collector, my son plays sax and my daughter is a classical cellist. I am always on the hunt for cool music gifts to give my family and also the music teachers who touch our lives. Whether you are a serious musician or just enjoy it as a hobby, these musically inspired gifts are sure to please. You will find some musical...
