Sadly artist Louise Bourgeois passed away this week at age 98. One of the greatest artists ever such a joyful and inspiring woman, the grande dame of contemporary artists best known for her sculptures and disquieting symbolism. Intense, brilliant, strong and really brave and indeed one of a kind artist that’s why she lasted for so long, will be forever missed by those who admired her artwork. Explore further …
Celebrate with Me
It’s when we learned to count and believe in yourself and nobody else no matter how hard and difficult things can be sometimes. In the meantime you realized that you can work and do anything at any age, and that’s exciting. Remember that the only thing blocking your achievement is self-doubt. Trust your gut, follow your instincts about where your true talents lie and reach for it, take risks with wisdom and new paths will open up when you make a real investment in yourself… Explore further …
Finist the Falcon
Once upon a time there was an old man who had three daughters. The eldest daughter and the middle daughter never thought about anything except clothes and how beautiful they’d look if they could only buy a new this or that. Mary; the youngest daughter, did all the housework and felt happy just as she was. Not that she wasn’t pretty. Her dark brows arched over the beautiful eyes of a falcon, and ample brown hair flowed down to her waist. Explore further …
A Tribute In Honor of Artist Steven P. Thiel 1957-2009
Far away in a beautiful countryside house lived a man, surrounded by his art collection and a gorgeous garden that he was passionate about. He had a cat he named “My Lovely” — his only companion for a long time. Explore further …
Back to the Big Apple
I loved the excitement of every aspect of life in Manhattan – the sense of adventure was unlike anything I had known. Armed with a single Metrocard I could travel throughout the five boroughs and see all kinds of interesting people and places. New Yorkers have a reputation as being tough and rude but in reality they are down-to-earth, friendly people. This city really lives 24 hours per day. You can have a late dinner, enjoy a stiff drink after midnight, travel home in the wee hours of the morning – and still people are out having fun. Explore further …
New Orleans
The survivors of Hurricane Katrina who stayed behind are stronger than ever. Many people didn’t leave because they didn’t have the conditions or the money, vehicles, places to go or the desire to leave this Grand Dame of a city. They stayed together by believing in better days to come. Explore further …