Painting Silver Linings (for all you procrastinators out there)

The setting sun peeks through billowing clouds and illuminates their silver linings. I remember my sister’s words, “Did you know clouds actually have silver linings? If you study them closely, you can see that this is their actual color.” Gina’s an acrylic painter and teacher who delights in painting silver linings on canvases and in …

Find your Voice

I gently prop my first mixed media art piece against the wall next to where I write and smile. My first attempt at this art form pleases me, just as a child’s awkward ballet performance elicits a mother’s delight. The piece squeals “gaudy, flamboyant, Phantom of the Opera-like,” but I don’t mind. The feelings that …

Masquerade mask selected for Norway music festival poster

Today is an exciting day for me. One of my masquerade mask photos was used (with permission) by graphic designer Lise Komsvold for a Norway musical festival. SaveSave