Wow. This is not meant to be a journal of unfortunate circumstances, but before I get ‘back to business’, I cannot help acknowledge the tragic loss of yet another friend: bright light, strong force, and all around amazing human being,…
It is with great sadness that I must report of the passing of our teacher, the great Kyudo master Kanjuro Shibata Sensei XX. Sensei passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Monday, October 21st 2013, at home with family in Boulder,…
I am delighted to announce that, beginning today, there will be a special exhibit at Fireworks Gallery in Halifax, as part of Nocturne – Art at Night. Nocturne is an amazing annual event, bringing art to everyone, for free, every year.…
You may have noticed that I have been kind of quiet on the social media front of late? That was because I had the very good fortune to go on a ten-day meditation retreat at Gampo Abbey, a Buddhist monastery…
I came to understand something as I prepared to make my breakfast this morning. I have taken to eating a fresh seasonal fruit, like a handful of blueberries (I even found local strawberries this week – in late September!). I sprinkle…
Goodness gracious, it’s a new day and age, what with the new iPhones coming out and all. My lovely webdesigner, Katja of Lalanova thought it was high time to make this website mobile-compatible. Please bear with us while we are…
In my line of work, I sometimes have the great pleasure to custom-make the piece of jewellery which is exchanged as a sign of the commitment of two people to each other. It is a big responsibility, and one I…
After my epic trip to Cape Breton, I went to visit with my friend Tiiu Poder, co-owner of Aphrodite Art and Fashion, in Antigonish, NS. Tiiu put on a fabulous dinner, and I was delighted to observe my daughter holding…
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I headed for Cape Breton Island last weekend, at the turn of the seasons. You just can’t tell what will greet you. I have been in Cape Breton in October and experienced beautiful…
Those of you who know me will know that I love food. I love looking at it, thinking about it, preparing it, eating it, and most of all: sharing it! I think I like it so much because it is…
If you are a regular reader of my blog here, you will know that’s been an interesting year for me in terms of being reminded of the fragility and impermanence of life: I wrote about my mother’s illness and passing,…
I found myself on a mad rush in the studio this past weekend, when it became apparent that I was going to be taking a surprise trip to Ottawa this week. I quickly connected with my representing gallery there, L.A. Pai,…
I’ve been meaning to tell you about some very nice compliments I received this past Spring at the Buyers’ Market of American Craft in Philadelphia. I wrote about my experience at that show before, but had promised to share some…
