Today I still felt the need to make an abstract painting. I used the same juxtaposition of freedom and geometry, … More
Month: August 2020
Storm of Emotions
I remember how only two years ago, I had such a hard time with abstract art. Now it’s my go-to … More
Horse Report
Here’s a little update on my campaign to raise money for the Houston SPCA by selling paperbacks directly through my … More
Trespassers in a Borrowed Room
Book excerpt from Storms of Malhado, a historical fiction novel by Maria Elena Sandovici set on Galveston Island. The novel features three historical timelines, each punctuated by a major hurricane.
Grateful
Today I drew these little baby rats because maybe in its own way the year of the rat is lucky. … More
The Big Stretch
Today I painted this abstract piece that looks like Mardi Gras, trying to send some good energy to Beaumont as … More
Hurricane Cake
I’ve decided to start a new tradition. From now on, before hurricanes I will bake a chocolate cake. It doesn’t … More
Are You Happy, Miss Betty?
As a special treat today, here’s a sample chapter from Storms of Malhado. Galveston April 1961 – Are You … More
Storms of Malhado – Book Club Discussion Questions
Book club discussion questions for Storms of Malhado, a Galveston novel by Maria Elena Sandovici.
Christmas Llama
Penguins, llamas, polar bears, or bears in hats? It’s what I ask the collectors who bought Christmas boxes, because that’s … More