From Monica
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“What I do today informs what I do tomorrow."
This has been my mantra through years of diverse visual problem solving. I've enjoyed decades of rich experiences, (teaching, designing; worki on theater & movie sets. murals, museum dioramas, etc) and for the years leading up to that when my studio artwork sustained me. |
I have left scheduled work days behind,circling back to personal creative work, as well as the development of unique destination learning opportunities.
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demo on Isla Mujeres, MX
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"A work of art is not an end point in itself.
It's a station on a journey.
A chapter in our lives.
We acknowledge these transitions by documenting each of them."
Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being
"A work of art is not an end point in itself.
It's a station on a journey.
A chapter in our lives.
We acknowledge these transitions by documenting each of them."
Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Permission to Play
Lightness of spirit has been on my mind. Seeing light, feeling light, catching light - all relative to inspiration. I like to see this woven into my life. Personally, I have a lighter spirit with more room for play and friendships.
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Yup. You see that correctly. I'm a certified ice cream handler. Encouraging playful spirit. A couple of nights a week. Evenings of happy faces.
Studio: I’m exploring more with less judgement... at least that's my goal! |
Teaching: I DO miss interaction with my university students, but keep a toe in the teaching world. Currently, I continue developing Destination Learning Opportunities for adults. A Creative Immersion Retreat in Mexico and Color, and Light and Form in Greece. Who knows, maybe Portugal. I am firmly devoted to the transformative aspect of combining cultural learning with aesthetic learning.
Destination Learning Experiences
Tinos Island, Greece
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Destination Learning Experiences enable exploration in inspiring settings. For some, these workshops may simply be an oasis in the middle of a busy life, a chance to unwind and re-direct. For others, it is a chance to waken dormant skills. I hope they will be the impetus for ideas that spring forth long after the adventure ends.
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Start planning for Creative Immersion Retreat, January 2026. On Isla Mujeres, Yucatan Peninsula, this one week immersive program offers demonstrations and lessons, plus several evening salon discussions.
This experience of demos and exercises is geared for creatives of all skill levels and all two-dimensional media.
This experience of demos and exercises is geared for creatives of all skill levels and all two-dimensional media.