Mexican chocolate combines the fragrance of cinnamon with nuts and cacao beans into a unique and memorable taste. When visiting … More
Category: art and life
The Art of Weaving
The Oaxaca weaving tradition is centered in Teotitlán del Valle, where now over 150 families create rugs and textiles. Their … More
Question: What is an artist residency?
Answer: a think tank for artists. The luxury of time, a rare commodity in this over-scheduled world can allow for … More
The Color Red
The color red may dominate during Valentine’s Day, but this vibrant color has ruled for thousands of years. Red can … More
Portals
Aren’t you curious when you see a locked door, a portal into another environment? Here are a selection of doorways … More
Art Installation or home?
My walk today passed by an art installation on the mountain. The rusted steel frame traced out the traditional shape … More
Three Kings and the January 6 Uprising
While I sit here in Oaxaca today, January 6, 2022, nearly all residents are celebrating Three Kings Day: a time … More
Ten Thousand steps
In an effort to start the New Year off on a good foot, this morning’s walk was nearly ten thousand … More
The Art of Cultural Remembrances
This was originally published in 2015 – given that Día de los Muertos is coming up on November 1-2, its … More
Intersecting Art, Earth, Fire, Water & Air
The West Strand Gallery is Kingston’s newest gallery, opening this past spring during May: this month they feature the exhibition, … More