STARTED THE WEEK WITH A BLAST……
…..of horns that is and the cutest little fluffs I’ve ever seen. Everyone obliged for the photo opportunity! Then it was time to meet Tomiko for a movie… ….and dinner at Bar Verde. Of course there was a big discussion over the menu. (They don’t have the...
December 1st……
…..and the ‘Wisteria Garden’ was ready to be picked up at Agnes’s. Sandie barely had room in her van but it did just make it! I am so touched that this painting of mine was chosen for such a special gift! Monday I was off to Bar Verde to meet Laurie. If you use...
JASPER and the CAKE…….
How did it happen? How could it possibly happen??? I missed Olga’s birthday, then George’s and to make it a perfect trifecta….Martin’s! The make-up cake would have to be very special and chocolate for sure because that’s their favorite. I had...
GIVING THANKS…….
…..We have so much to be grateful for and Thanksgiving is an over the top time to give thanks! The day started beautifully with a rainbow appearing in the kitchen! Then it was time to stuff the turkey. In went onions, celery, oranges, apples….whatever we could fit in!...
A WEEK THAT STARTS WITH SANDIE……
…..is bound to be a great one! Dorothy, Sandie’s mother is quite the artist and Sandie brought over one of her paintings and accompanying text for Nikka to scan and convert to greeting cards. They’re going to be wonderful! Thank you so much for the beautiful Tulips...
WHAT A FUN WAY TO START THE WEEK…….
…….Sandie and Jim came over to pick up Sandie’s awesome Christmas card for title approval…..this was just after Kita dashed outside to greet Jim…..missed that shot! Anyway, Sandie wanted to show me the great doggies she got for the Christmas display at...
IT’s CHRISTMAS CARD TIME…………..
…………and Sandie came over last Sunday to work on hers. I wish I could show it to you….it’s just the best ever but I want it to be a surprise for all the recipients! Sandie brought the most delicious lunch from Julienne’s! Thank you Sandie Girl!!! There’s a new...
I’VE DISCOVERED THAT THE BEST WAY…..
……to write the blog is to look at my calendar for the past week. Now how long did that take to figure out???? Be kind & don’t answer. So I see that Monique Schenk, my awesome architect www.schenkarch.com and I met for lunch at Le Pain Quotidien...
ALL CRATE and BARREL STORES …
…..are displaying this limited edition ‘Ink Study: Rose’ print of my painting. Some months ago I had blogged about flying to Richmond, Virginia to sign and number 300 pieces. The Manger of each store decides how to best display it and recently...
I HAD THE DAY ALL PLANNED OUT……
…….beautifully I had hoped, beginning with an hour’s conversation with a poet in Palo Alto who wants me to illustrate her book. (Do we say poet or poetess?….You know….actor now applies to male & female….I’m confused.) Down the hill I met Kim, walking...
WELCOME…
to my personal blog where I’ll be sharing adventures and how I determine each day to live joyfully as an Artist, Teacher, and Author. My latest book “What If… We Have the Power to Change Our Lives” an inspirational book that hopefully will empower you to live your best life! You can find me and my work at nanraestudio.com My hope is that this blog will inspire you to find joy everywhere and in everything and that is what I wish for you!