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.

Painting Party

Sometimes on Monday nights, AVM Hawkins, Paula Hawkins, and I paint together. We love these Escapist painting parties in Paula’s … More

Magic

Today was finally the day! I got the keys to my brand new studio at 1907 Sabine Street! I can’t … More

Choosing Myself

Several magical things happened today: I painted this painting of a girl reading with coffee (Books and Coffee, acrylic on … More

Nancy and Bobby

Today I painted Nancy and Bobby, John and Ryan’s beautiful dogs because they’re quite important in my life and I … More

Never Give Up

So I seem to be on a powerful bovine kick. I realized that what appeals to me about cows, other … More