Summer skies are most idyllic when clad in puffs of gray…too oft-washed eiderdown and cotton flannel tinged with traces of navy socks and denim in the laundry. But those are the days that are clean and breathable, rinsed with stream-scented galloping breezes. Eyes unsquint in the gentler light of day, free of tiresome scorching glare. … Continue reading Raft
Revival
It’s that time of year when the yards are scraggly with the riotous growth of grasses reaching for the sun, and dandelions that began as golden ruffs, but are now a misty gray gauze supported on pinkish hollow stems. Even in the most unkempt gardens, I can make out peony and iris, carefully set out … Continue reading Revival
Niche
My sister’s birthday is this month, and so I spent some time recently shopping for a gift. I had something fairly specific in mind… She loves elephants, and her birthstone is amethyst, and I wanted to send her a bracelet. I swiftly typed these three terms into my Etsy search bar, and with a few … Continue reading Niche
A Light in the Black
Art isn’t art until it moves someone… moves to anger, disgust, elation, or anguish. The whole of creative output from humanity is produced in the name of expression, but also influence. It is, after all, nothing but an attempt to convey feeling to another. Every medium, every artist accomplishes this with varying degrees of control … Continue reading A Light in the Black
Harbor
“Is it better for you now?” “Honestly, no. I know it’s taboo to say so, but…” And my heart, as it has so many times, shattered. I bent to collect the bleeding shards and realized that my dear friend was right. How many times a day do we casually toss the words “how are you,” … Continue reading Harbor
Lapis
I like texture on my canvases. Tactile landscapes that catch the light and cast shadow. That peak and flow and beckon to your fingers, inviting a leisurely journey across the surface. To accomplish this effect, I typically apply paint lavishly and in several layers. The piece that is currently at the center of my attention … Continue reading Lapis
Paralyzed
Coauthored by Mike (@dogensmoon), of Fighting the Myth “The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” -Albert Einstein Inertia. A term borrowed from physics and applied to our willingness to enact change. It is a metaphorical use of the word, but it … Continue reading Paralyzed
Effortless
I think it’s safe to say that most of us are a bit baffled by certain trends that have popped up in the news. Of course, we humans are prone to do things that will elevate our status within a group. We are social creatures, after all, and the desire to gain the approval of … Continue reading Effortless
Lifeline
There are people that exist to us solely as text on a screen. Our precious technology acts as agar that nurtures the growth of relationships that span miles and continents. They ebb and flow, rise and fall, flame and fizzle. Some are fleeting while others develop into deep, meaningful connections that surpass any that "real … Continue reading Lifeline
Parchment
I’m graduating this spring, having obtained my second bachelor’s degree. I’ve done well, and I can essentially fail this last class, and still graduate magna cum laude. Lest you label me as boastful, and move on to other writings, allow me to say that I cringe as I type. However, the reason for that mortification … Continue reading Parchment
The Whispering Dark 