Helena

  • What Color is Happiness?

    Can you define happiness? As I started the new year, I decided to participate in an artistic challenge, #happyyouin22. I followed word prompts for the month of January that were listed and posted on Instagram. At the same time that… Continue reading

    What Color is Happiness?
  • History is an angel….

    …being blown backwards into the future. This line from Laurie Anderson’s The Dream Before haunted me as I considered a year-end reflection and a new-year preparation. When we make resolutions, there is some implication that we want to do better,… Continue reading

    History is an angel….
  • A Pause

    I’ve been away, enjoying the proximity to my son and daughter and celebrating milestone events with them. This has been a time to recalibrate, to reflect, to refresh. Though I have put away my brush and paints, I’ve been collecting… Continue reading

    A Pause
  • Reflecting the Light

    It has been delightful to watch the dragonflies dancing in my garden, their iridescent wings reflecting the sunlight. When a friend suggested I watercolor dragonflies, I started the adventure as I always do, seeking inspiration, finding different styles and techniques,… Continue reading

    Reflecting the Light
  • Shifting to Pivoting

    Revised 2024 I reproduced this image onto a card and embellished it so that I could gift it to a dear friend. During my visit, we were interrupted by a call regarding a medical emergency for her sister who had… Continue reading

    Shifting to Pivoting
  • Don’t Be a Boob, Support one Instead

    Fall is a lovely time of year when the weather starts to cool, the leaves start changing colors, and we gear up for a variety of holiday celebrations. Let our celebration plans not overlook those who have fought or are… Continue reading

    Don’t Be a Boob, Support one Instead