WONDERFUL MAY…
We began with the Fifth Annual Culver City Nonprofit Convening, hosted by the Wende Museum. We were guests of brilliant moderator Tom Backer. Wonderful talking with Allison Sampson from the Colburn Foundation. Joan Weinstein, from the Getty Foundation was also a...
A VERY SPECIAL ARTS INDEED!
Checking in for the 45th Annual Very Special Arts Festival. It's so inspiring to see all the beautiful children with special needs participating in their very special day. There are many tables on the plaza for them to make various art projects. There's even a booth...
FRIENDSHIP SHOULD BE CELEBRATED
Every time I write a blog, I'm reminded of the great gift of friendship which should always be celebrated. Perhaps I'll title each entry "Friendship!" After the spectacular Colburn Gala where I saw so many precious friends thanks to Lovely Peggy Collins, it was back...
LIFE WITH A GOLDENDOODLE…
...and other wonderful things in April! Somi is the most gregarious puppy ever and she's amassing such a group of friends. Everyone must play with her or we don't hear the end of it! Our darling next door neighbors, Sweet Emilia and Talented David adore Somi and the...
ART, MUSIC and EASTER
What could be better? To begin, I saw the opening exhibition of expressive Brush painter Yoshio Ikezaki at the Kylin Gallery in Beverly Hills. "Condensation" 60 years of his life & art practice into the 10 meter roll paper. Expressing 6 aesthetic elements:...
MARCH CAME IN LIKE A LION…
...in the form of 'Force of Nature' Suzanna Guzmán, who teaches the Music Center's Spotlight 'Classical Voice Mastery Class.' She is an Emmy Award-winning associate of LA Opera, and TIME magazine called her "a fire-eating singing actress."I watched Suzanna in action...
LOVE IS ALL AROUND
Love is always all around but February seems to get a blast of hearts, hearts, hearts! And just look what greeted me on Valentine's Day! Somi the Goldendoodle was feeling it too! Somi was crowned Doodle Sweetheart! Awwwww.............. Then it was off to Valerie...
THE MONTH OF LOVE
February didn't start off too lovingly for Somi the Goldendoodle as it was time to be spayed and then wear the 'collar of shame' for ten days! Debra had a most delightful luncheon for me and Awesome Terri. Don't you think we should send this photo to Colgate? It was...
A HEAVENLY CLOSE FOR JANUARY
Los Angeles Master Chorale's performance in Walt Disney Concert Hall of 'Spem In Alium' was thrilling and inspiring. Watching Jenny Wong, the Associate Artistic Director, conduct the Chorale was mesmerizing! You can hear her on Facebook speaking of the commissioned...
THE GIFT OF ANOTHER YEAR
And what better way to greet the New Year than a visit by Kathy Wong, a treasured friend and dear student! Time to meet Somi! Every year, Kathy chooses two of her fine artworks to convert into calendars. DM me if you'd like to order. Selfie time! Kathy feeds my rubber...
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!