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

This entry in my nature journal was drawn from life, while wearing a mask, alone, outdoors. As a nurse, I’m … More

Yesterday, I finished this painting, Self Portrait With Mask. I made it with oil paint on a wood panel. The … More

There’s a tree I walk past often, and on my way home from work one day I decided to take … More

This is a little pencil sketch I made years ago, after completing chemotherapy, and my hair grew back in … More

I’m learning to mend, not in metaphor, but in actuality. I’m learning to darn, using running stitches (Sashiko) to repair … More

I mentioned in previous posts I’ve taken up nature journaling as a new hobby. I enjoy it for many reasons: … More

I’m delighted to have two paintings in Myth and Magic, a juried exhibition of art presented by the Gresham Visual … More

Many thanks to the members of Gallery 114 for hosting a well-attended opening reception for the juried group exhibition, With Bated … More