This morning I finished this little ink and watercolor painting of the home of a friend. I make these little … More
Author: jparadisirn
JParadisi RN, OCN emeritus, is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus in painting and writing. Her paintings and short stories have been published nationally. She has exhibited artwork in galleries throughout the Pacific Northwest. Julianna is a frequent contributor to Off The Charts, the blog of the American Journal of Nursing as a blogger and illustrator.
New Episode of The Adventures of Nurse Niki!
It’s been awhile, in fact, it’s been a few years since Nurse Niki posted to her blog. For those of … More
To Be an Artist or A Nurse: New Post and Illustration For Off the Charts
Frequently, I’m asked about my decision to combine careers of artist, writer and nurse: Does it work, how does it … More
The Thing About Masks
No One Likes Being Told What to Do Masks..remember when it was cool to wear a mask? The feeling of … More
After The Smoke Clears: Re-Acquainting with an Old Friend
Yesterday was the first of of nine that our air quality in Portland, Oregon fell from “hazardous” to “good,” and … More
The Resilience of Tiny Things: Raising Young Children in The Pandemic
Our hazardous air quality in Oregon keeps me from nature journaling outdoors. Instead, I make ink and watercolor paintings in … More
Learning: The Best Thing for Sadness, Part II
Previously, I wrote about learning as a tool for managing the sadness accompanying home isolation and the losses … More
Overlaid: New Members Show at Gallery 114, About My Resin Paintings
Why I made these paintings: Last year I became enchanted with the mist and low clouds shrouding the forests … More
Julianna Paradisi Paintings in New Member Show at Gallery 114 During September
I’m excited to participate in Overlaid: New Members Show during the month of September at Gallery 114, in Portland, Oregon. Here’s … More
Show Time: Getting New Work Prepped for September Art Show at Gallery 114
Showtime: Wrapping up a collection of paintings at my studio for delivery and installation at Gallery 114 for the … More
JParadisi (Retired) RN Blog 