Today I woke up to the reminder that happiness is a choice. There are good things and bad things that happen in life, sometimes they can be painful, sometimes there are small wins, but they are simply events. How they... Continue Reading →
Drawing of vintage Turkish kebab skewers."Life is a balance of holding on and letting go." ~RumiI'm a sentimental person and letting go is hard to do...my art helps me to create memories that I can keep forever. Vintage kebab skewers
Consistency is the key to improvement. My sketchbook project started as a challenge to myself to stay committed and focused on a chosen practice. My mind is all over the place and drawing grounds me and allows me start the... Continue Reading →
The secret language of lost symbols. I love this nomadic rug from Kazakhstan but I have no idea what the symbol represents. What would be your best guess? Nomadic rug
Blue and white tray from Samarkand I have a stash of photos I took from my central asia trip and this was one of the treasures I found in a museum in Samarkand. I am obsessed with blue and white... Continue Reading →
"Cha" or tea and Porcelain were essential items traded along the Silk Route. This teapot set is from Samarkand, Uzbekistan and you can see how the peony motif is very Chinese. It probably came from China as all these items... Continue Reading →
I'm often asked what I draw. I choose subjects that I'm attracted to, and I've learnt so much about myself.When I was travelling across Central Asia, the cultural exchanges along the Silk route were apparent in the food and the... Continue Reading →
When I was travelling in Central Asia last October I fell in love with the architecture, decorative arts and landscapes. The places were beautiful and the people were friendly. Drawing in my sketchbook helps me to imprint memories that I... Continue Reading →
Mahjong is the game that bring family and friends together and is played during Chinese New Year. Mahjong tiles
