On the evening of Saturday, May 11th, we will open our doors to celebrate the PROMISE of Native American youth arts. Join us to view the work of Northern Cheyenne students alongside the work of Stapleton Gallery artists in a powerful showcase of art--the culmination of an academic year that produced beautifully printed fabrics, pottery, sculpture, linoleum block cuts, metalwork, and music. From collaborating with artist Ben Pease, sculpting with Jennifer Li, and ending with a week spent with members of the Grammy Award-winning Silk Road Ensemble (who's annual work with these Northern Cheyenne students inspired our own artists)--this will be a gathering to remember.
Join us to see various representations and interpretations of the Morning Star--the most iconic symbol of the Northern Cheyenne people. As one student put it, "The Morning Star is a sign of hope. It tells us not to give up and to keep going no mater what." Join us to be surprised and delighted by these kids' art, and to make a meaningful contribution to a student art fund. Enjoy good music and good food. This show is a cultural exchange, giving voice to these students, and relationship-building that promises to give hope for all concerned. We invite you to come see, hear, and find PROMISE.
Just in time for Easter....
“Fat Fanny” is a collaboration with the sweet peeps at La Châtelaine Chocolat Co.
Inspired by my “Wee Bunny” bronze, we created this solid delicious gourmet chocolate (dark, milk, white and marbled) and named her “Fat Fanny.” Chocolate bunnies are available online at La Châtelaine Chocolat and in their Bozeman shops just in time for Easter...!
La Châtelaine Chocolat was named “Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in the USA in 2013.”
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Featured in Park and Life
"An intentional life is not stumbled upon or the result of happenstance," writes the publisher Lope Jones at the beginning of the current issue of Park and Life focused on INSPIRATION in which they decided to feature me in a story written by Jennifer Sheets with photographs by Justine Jane.
Featured in the news
The night before I left for Bhutan, Q2 News featured me. I have tried to embed the video here but some weird tech glitch or perhaps the tenuous internet service in this remote region squashes my efforts but you can follow the link..
LOTSA adventures to share since I embarked on this poignant journey. I am posting frequently on Facebook and Instagram and will do my best to write and share on this blog when I have Internet and time.
Stoked. Humbled. Open.
Twenty Five Photos in Billings Gazette Feature
I love the fact that Zaydee made it into the feature article written by Donna Healy of the Billings Gazette! Many of you knew Shiva, the special dog who shared a precious chunk of my life with me. Shiva used to always upstage me whenever photographers showed up. A natural model and total ham for the camera, Shiva would glean the lime-light whenever it so much as glanced my direction – just look at the past articles and TV spots on my Artist Page. Zaydee is a whole other cookie. Horribly abused before being rescued by a sweet Montana couple, Zaydee showed up in my life as a bit of a basket case. She’s come a LONG way!! No longer scared of her own shadow - much less the power tools in my studio – she relaxes and hangs out with me while I work. She barks to let me know if someone is around (usually I have ear plugs in and am oblivious). Zaydee has warmed up to the camera – or at least relaxed enough that Bob Zellar from the Billings Gazette captured this photo of her napping in the mesquite sawdust. The whole article along with a short video can be viewed on the Billings Gazette website (yes – Zaydee is in the video too!!!)
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