Seasonal Inspirations & Spring Edition Workshop at Piano Nobile Images: Poppies II, oil pastel on paper, 4x4 inches (available) (L); Teresa teaching at Piano Nobile (R) Spring in Seattle reminds me of the creative process – it sometimes comes in fits and starts, it tricks you multiple times into thinking it’s all done, but really there are a few surprises around the bend. It’s all darkness, and then suddenly, it’s actually light out before 7a.m., energy is up! The flat, gray light of winter...

Celebrate Artists Sunday - Shop Local, Support Art! This year, I’m excited to participate in the National outreach project, Artists Sunday - a movement dedicated to making the holidays more artful and supporting artists and our communities instead of the big corporations that go nuts on Black Friday! What is Artists Sunday? Artists Sunday is the world’s largest art event, taking place on November 30th, the Sunday after Thanksgiving. It’s a special day to shop with artists, discover unique...

Fall is a season of change... good sweater weather, and a good time to be tucked away in the studio...