I Wish I’d Said It

I beg you…to have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves as if … More

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Color Theory: The Color White and Praise for Hospital Gowns

One of the most challenging differences between working in a hospital and my current position in an ambulatory infusion unit, for … More

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Love You to Death is the October Cover of The American Journal of Nursing

The American Journal of Nursing has published my painting, Love You to Death on its October cover. You can … More

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Parsely,Green Onions, and Mint: Rethinking Personal Ideologies

One way I decide I like a work of art, is if I am still thinking about it days, weeks, or months … More

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J.Paradisi in Siren Nation’s Group show at Olympic Mills Sept.28-Nov.28 2009

I dropped off my painting Broken in the Fall Saturday afternoon at Olympic Mills Commerce Center for Siren Nation’s group show … More

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J.Paradisi Interviews Tamara English for pdxArtscene

I ask artist Tamara English questions about her work and inclusion in Mark Woolley’s group show in October at Anka Gallery. Follow this … More

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Mistakes are Judged by their Outcomes

It’s been a long time now, since I was on my knees, praying that the young woman lying crumpled in front of … More

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Color Theory: Anemia

This week, it seemed all of our patients required blood transfusions. They came in with similar symptoms: fatigue, shortness of breath on exertion … More

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After the Interview, What’s Next?

Thank you to all who watched the Art Talk with Richard Schemmerer interview this afternoon on pdxArtscene (http://www.pdxartscene.com/). I’ve been informed … More

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Live Interview on Art Talk This Wednesday at Noon. What Will I Wear?

I will guest on Art Talk Live with Richard Schemmerer (http://www.pdxartscene.com/) this Wednesday, September 16 at noon. The segment will … More