Portland Open Studios

I’m so glad the Portland Open Studios event takes place over 2 week-ends.  It’s impossible to get it all in even then, but at least you have a fighting chance of seeing all the artist you’re most intrigued by.  Last week-end I got to see the wonderful ceramics of Sara Swink, Pamela Grow and Babette Harvey.  Also work by Harold Oxley, Diane Russel and Carole Zoom to name a few.  It’s such a wonderful way to tour all the different neighborhoods of Portland and the eclectic range of art.  Here’s a link to their website.  Even if you only have one day this week-end, tour what you can.  You won’t regret it and you’ll be delightfully inspired.

Portland Open Studios.

Chronically Inspired Workshops

Here’s a link to my new blog on rising above pain creatively.  It will be the main space for talking specifically about my ideas on this matter and you can find out information on workshops and classes I’ll be offering:

http://chronicallyinspired.wordpress.com/

Kelly Neidig Fights Lyme Disease (via Art and Lyme)

Here’s a sad but common problem for artists and self employed people.

Kelly Neidig Fights Lyme Disease In winter 2010, Kelly Neidig (www.kellyneidig.com) a visual artist living in Portland, Oregon, discovered that multiple, seemingly unconnected maladies over the previous two years, had all been symptoms of Lyme disease. Unfortunately, it was only after the disease had become so fully ensconced in her body that it was reducing her physical and mental abilities that she received an accurate diagnosis. Lyme disease, when detected and treated early o … Read More

via Art and Lyme

Good Life Northwest blog link!

This is a wonderful blog about:

Good Life Northwest comes from my belief that life should be joyful and abundant. It’s an expression of the gratitude I feel everyday, for this region of fascinating people, natural beauty and a million choices for having fun, learning, and living the “Good Life” INEXPENSIVELY! This is the blog of great ideas and information you won’t want to miss.

via Good Life Northwest.

Enjoy!