Explosion of Color at Space Galleria

Spent an Artist’s Day out today in Chiba at Space Galleria to see a group exhibition in which my new friend Michelle Zacharias had work on display.  When I walked in the door I was greeted with the most wonderful explosion of colors! Everywhere! Hanging from the ceiling, draped over mannequins and lined up onContinue reading “Explosion of Color at Space Galleria”

Creativity Powered by Tako 蛸

The amazing selection of delicious seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood in even the most mundane grocery store here in Japan has really peaked my interest in cooking. Of all the ingredients readily available, my respect for Octopus has continued to increase as I explore all the options available for cooking this nutrition packed Mollusk.Continue reading “Creativity Powered by Tako 蛸”

Scarf Lost…Better Scarf Handmade

Last Spring I left my favorite scarf at a restaurant in the Omode-sando Station. The colors were perfect, it was super easy to crush into my bag and it always drew compliments despite it having been a random store bought item. Shortly after, I was able to find a yummy, chunky yarn of 45% Silk,Continue reading “Scarf Lost…Better Scarf Handmade”

My Studio Nando

This week’s goal: Organize my Nando! After a very busy year of moving to a new area and the gallery show this fall, I realized my Studio Closet, Nando (納戸) in Japanese, is a complete disaster of yarn, metalsmithing tools, sewing notions, and office supplies! Not to mention the surfboard and the filing cabinet outsideContinue reading “My Studio Nando”

Thank You!

My Four Seasons Hanging Scroll Project at Hagiso Gallery is now finished and it has been an amazing experience! Thank you so much to everyone who has attended the show. Thank You so much for the flowers MinoriSan! Thank you so so very much to those made purchases. Thank You to so many of youContinue reading “Thank You!”

Crochet w/the Artist Success!

Thank you everyone who came out to Hagiso Gallery to enjoy a fun stitch session this afternoon! A very fast crochet expert joined in first: Then a couple of very enthusiastic and curious novices:    A lovely tatted piece completed during the workshop: