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It took me nearly a year just to get some wind back in my sails after an unexpected and painful life change.  I spent a winter in reflection, dragging my feet slowly as I gathered the pieces back together.  I decided to force joy back into my life with a few trips out to Catalina during the summer and by autumn I was preparing to spend much of the next 6 months in Baja-committed to not trudging through another winter in sadness.

I upgraded the van's solar-electric system to run a full time fridge freezer as well as induction cooking.  I loaded it up with all the gear I would need through the winter; cooking and camping equipment, painting supplies, surfing gear, and some things for my three girls who would join me for parts of the trip.  Along the peninsula I painted some of my favorite areas; Bahia de Los Angeles, Turtle Bay, Bahia Concepcion, La Paz, Los Frailes, Todos Santos and Pescadero.  These little 9x12 paintings taste of dust, tequila and driftwood bonfires. I look forward to sharing these pieces in person at my next art show on July 27th along with a collection of new studio pieces that I am working on now.

Just before the turnoff to the Calexico border crossing I saw a BestBuy and made the impulse decision to buy a GoPro camera to take little videos on my trip. This little black cube became my amigo as it accompanied me on my adventures, watched me paint and listened to my nervous narrations.  It opened a peephole into my life as I have been sharing edited videos on YouTube each week.  Some are very intentional; tours of my sailboat, the Baja van or the trailer in Baja, and timelapse videos of paintings being created along with narration. My favorites gather together scattered video clips into stories that remind me that I am living a truly wonderful life, though waves of anxiety create a static interrupting the intermittent clarity.  I am grateful for the privilege and freedom to be able to direct my life in such a way that keeps captivating my interest as I curiously participate in the unfolding stories.  

For those in Southern California, I hope to see you at the gallery on the water here in Oceanside Harbor for an exhibit of new works and live music.  

July 27th, 5-8pm

Mare Amicus Art Gallery: 1850 Harbor Drive N. Oceanside CA 92054

760-707-8263

Keep an eye on the website and YouTube channel for new work and stories.  

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