Without prayer, without faith in the Almighty, the civil rights movement would have been like a bird without wings. … More
Category: Posts about Art
Image of Oregon’s Wy’East/Mt Hood
Wy’East, the 500,000 year old sleeping volcano mountain, projecting 11, 249 feet into the sky, is the commanding personality of … More
Happy Summer Solstice!
Today, it’s pouring down rain here in Portland, Oregon, but that doesn’t stop us from celebrating the first day of … More
Julianna Paradisi Joins Gallery 114 as Member Artist
I’m excited to announce I am a new member artist of Gallery 114, located in the Pearl District of Portland, … More
Artist Susan Rothenberg: A Quote About Corvids, Not COVID
This week, I was saddened to learn of the death of artist Susan Rothenberg. I greatly admire her work. I … More
Art in The Time of COVID-19: Nature Journaling and Masks
This entry in my nature journal was drawn from life, while wearing a mask, alone, outdoors. As a nurse, I’m … More
Art in The Time of COVID-19: Self Portrait With Mask
Yesterday, I finished this painting, Self Portrait With Mask. I made it with oil paint on a wood panel. The … More
Adapting to Stay at Home Order
This is a recent page from my nature journal. With Oregon’s Stay at Home order in place, I’m not able … More
Adult Learning: Identifying Clouds, Nursing and The Freedom to Be Wrong
I mentioned in previous posts I’ve taken up nature journaling as a new hobby. I enjoy it for many reasons: … More
Julianna Paradisi (JParadisiRN) Paintings Included in Myth and Magic Juried Art Exhibition
I’m delighted to have two paintings in Myth and Magic, a juried exhibition of art presented by the Gresham Visual … More