Why Honey Bees Are Not the Answer
When you think about saving the bees, I’m guessing you think about the honey bee. People have rallied to its defense, and that’s a good thing. The honey bee, like all insects, is struggling right …
5 Fascinating Facts About Bees
I started reading about bees for a painting I wanted to make. What I found was so interesting I had to share. Here you go! Source: various podcasts and blog posts by the Xerces Society.
I Can
Last year my sister asked me to make an animal drawing for her birthday. I decided it would be a hummingbird and she gave me her favorite colors. When I started working on it, I realized my vision for …
The First Rights of Salmon Case
In 2022, salmon went to court for the very first time. They of course didn’t actually go to court; representatives of the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe went on their behalf. The Sauk-Suiattle sued the …
Secret Knowledge
I can remember sitting in an art history class in college, studying the Old Masters, and feeling certain that I could never paint like that. The subtext being that if I can’t make paintings that will …
Environmental Rights and Wildfires, Thank You, Canada
On May 30th Canada voted to include the right to a healthy environment in federal law; eight days later I woke up to the smell of smoke in my neighborhood. I assumed some nearby building …
The Feather
My hair stylist asked me to make a feather for her new hair studio. She wanted black on white and said it could have grey or brown, or even a pop of color. Basically, she left it up to me and said she …
I Know
A friend said “I don’t know” to me recently with such a sense of conviction it made my heart sink. Why do we do this to ourselves? It’s like we’ve been taught to live in a constant state of …
Pear, Apple, and Cranberry Crisp
As crisps go, this Pear, Apple, and Cranberry Crisp is a showstopper. It has three fruits, two citrus juices, and a generous portion of buttery topping. Just right for a special occasion. It’s a …
The Climate Conversation Has Changed
It’s no longer just about net-zero carbon emissions. Now it’s about net-zero carbon emissions AND climate restoration. That’s right, our new goal is to restore our climate to CO2 levels that will …