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Tag: Art
The Beds We Make
During the lockdown of the pandemic, like many people, I spent more than my usual amount of time at home. To entertain myself, I stopped making my bed daily for about a week. I made sketches of the bedding arrangements as the week progressed. Then I made the painting.
No Leaders Please
“invent yourself and then reinvent
yourself.
don’t swim in the same slough.”
What is Home?
Returning to my studio is a luxury of retirement. Retirement has also presented me with the opportunity to join other … More
Goodbye and Hello
“After 20 years, I finally had to choose between nursing and my art. “
Julianna Paradisi with Her Painting at With Bated Breath : Juried Invitational Show at Gallery 114 Opening Reception
Many thanks to the members of Gallery 114 for hosting a well-attended opening reception for the juried group exhibition, With Bated … More
Julianna Paradisi (JParadisiRN) Painting Included in With Bated Breath Group Show at Gallery 114
Happy New Year! The above painting, Waiting For Clarity: Sunbreak Over The Broadway Bridge, is included in the juried invitational … More
The Perfect 15th Wedding Anniversary Gift : Glassblowing Workshop in Astoria, Oregon
David and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary last week. The traditional gift is crystal, but the modern one is … More
SirenNation Visual Art Show, Portland Oregon, November 2018
Quickened Towards All Celestial Things, graphite, acrylic, oil on wood, 20″ x 20″ by Julianna Paradisi 2018 https://jparadisirn.com/gallery/ On exhibit … More
A Nurse’s Sketch Book
Nearly a year ago, I wrote a post about mindfulness and found time for creativity, in which I described … More
JParadisi (Retired) RN Blog 