I am heartened by stories I hear of people looking out for their neighbors and sacrificing in creative and significant ways. These are the kinds of acts of service I wanted to celebrate with the arms of the octo on our mural wall.
Read MoreSo my very first thought was I couldn’t just willy nilly paint whatever whim came to my mind. Too many people would walk out of their doors each morning and see it.
Read MoreI can’t seem to contain myself when the subject comes up because so many stories are contained not just in the imagery of this 200 ft long painting but also in the making of it.
Read MoreI have to say, though, the thought of trying to capture convex reflective metal using the medium of a carved block and one-color black ink was intimidating. I wasn’t sure I could pull it off.
Read MoreI was excited to paint this critter, a regular on local beaches and often seen clinging to barnacled pilings. Sadly, in the last few years, these starfish have had to fight hard against a wasting disease that nearly wiped them out. Thankfully, I understand they may be making a comeback.
Read MoreEmbarking on a competition with friends to rack up the most steps or miles of walking in a six-week period, today I followed my well-worn path through downtown Bremerton.
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