by Ana | Mar 13, 2022 | Aquatics, News
Interwoven Coral Reefs is a representation of coral reefs found in the oceans throughout the world. Here in the Midwest, we do not live near a reef, and most of us do not give them the attention that they deserve. I chose to create ocean reefs in my art to draw...
by Ana | Feb 24, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
At the beginning of the year, I began to ponder the word “Unique.” I first became aware of the word in my 8th grade homeroom class, held in the music room, of my junior high school. I don’t quite remember what made the music teacher say to me I was...
by Ana | Jan 26, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
It’s a New Year, and with it I am still grappling with another version of the virus which puts me in a state of slowing down and being contemplative both spiritually and creatively. It is also winter, and in the Midwest that mean that nature has gone into a deep...
by Ana | Nov 16, 2021 | News
Fall came slowly this year, and I was happy with the warm weather that lingered through most of October. I knew change was coming, but was glad to see some flowers still blooming, as I enjoyed an excursion one early October day, to a community garden not too far from...
by Ana | Sep 20, 2021 | News
“Chasing Butterflies” There are times in life that make me feel like a small child free and unencumbered by life’s chaos and responsibilities. This feeling comes when I am walking in the midst of nature, or lazily sitting on my porch on a warm sunny...
