nostalgia trip
We walk through doorways all the time, but some close behind us for good. Last week my sister and I attended the closing on my parents’ retirement home. Not where we grew up, but still about 3 decades of memories. It’s a mixed passage, with melancholy and finality. Fortunately, I could make a nostalgia trip to where I DID grow up: the Red Doors Motel. My parents built an 18 unit motel in 1956 when my sister was a baby. This postcard is circa 1970. Several owners later, changes have been made. It’s now the Rodeway Inn, but the doors are still red. What really brought me...
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Even though my summer is pretty booked, I could NOT resist the opportunity to join the summer e-course, Get Your Paint On. I’m a major fan of both Lisa and Mati, and Mati is my second cousin, so I enjoy supporting and following anything she’s up to. They’re both out in San Franscisco, and it’s fun to see their faces each week onscreen. I sketched Lisa while she talked. This is my first e-course and I’m LOVIN it. There is a positive dynamic, so much to look at, links, and inspirations. I figured Id dig out my gouache from some neglected bin. I once worked...
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I am excited! My illustration for the Wellness column by Genevieve Morgan appears in the July issue of Maine Magazine. I just worked on another one for the same column. Love, love that mag. It shows Maine at it’s...
Read Moreswingin saturday book launch
Saturday finally came. There was no Nana in sight, but her spirit was very present for the beach party book launch of Seven Days of Daisy. My event planning heroine very thoughtfully brought proper signage, and this one hit a chord. My mum, aka Nana, passed away in April. She was my biggest fan and supporter, and loved visiting the island. This sign got firmly planted next to my seat. The lovely captain of Curious City, Kirsten Cappy, brought along dotty decorations. We rigged up tents, some tables, and Eddie Walsh carried down a little boat for pretending, just like in the story. Even big...
Read Morefriday is ferry day
I’m marking the days to tomorrow’s book launch with feverish anticipation. I helped Rose Ann dress the window at Take a Peak this morning. Cute. Most people don’t know that I worked on the interior design of this little shop next to Down Front, the island’s ice cream store and summer magnet spot. I illustrated a Queen Anne’s lace for the logo, and staffed the store sometimes during the first summer it was open. I hand painted a children’s table and chairs for display. Look, now it has Seven Days of Daisy in the mix! I’ve sent Marty to town for...
Read MoreThursday is for thinking
It’s been a big day, this particular Thursday. It was eighth grade graduation day. Whew. How did this happen so fast? Makes those long ago days of plush piggies and swinging in the hammock feel like another eon. These days DO add up, very sweetly. Congratulations, Daisy, and all the bright students at King Middle...
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