The Art of Amy D'Apice
Mission: One drawing per day for 27 days. Drawn on location. The goal was to capture the hearts and minds of the people of Myanmar with art. Document the work and record observations and leave the drawings there as gifts. … Continued
“Construction workers” mixed media 2013 How would you describe a stereotypical construction worker? Where I come from, he’s a big, burly guy wearing a tool belt and blue jeans. There’s the required safety helmet, sunglasses, shiny orange vest, and … Continued
Around here, life happens on the back of a scooter. Sure, there are other modes of transportation such as bicycles, cars, taxis, and even the colorful tuk tuks, but no doubt about it… scooters rule. Scooters have their own set … Continued
Being a coffee lover, I am delighted to report there are coffee shops are all over Chiang Mai. You can’t walk down the street without encountering one. I don’t know if this is a result of an influx of caffeine … Continued
I have completely forgotten where we were actually heading that night when the big thunderstorm hit, but when weather and fate intervene you just roll with it. It was especially warm that evening, Jimmy and I walking hand in hand … Continued
This morning I arrived in the old city earlier than usual and already it was a beehive of activity. The vendors were setting up their stands, tuk tuks drove by noisily with black fumes shooting out the tailpipes. Young tourists … Continued
I had a dream I was back in Seattle. It was nighttime and I was giving a tour of Pioneer Square to three women. I felt somewhat alarmed and thought, “What the hell! How did I get back here?” My … Continued
“People will tell you where they’ve been They’ll tell you where to go But till you get there yourself, you never really know” –Joni Mitchell Greetings from beautiful Thailand! It‘s been a mere ten days since our plane left the … Continued
We’re at the airport and absolutely bleary eyed.What a wild day.What a wild three weeks!After months of anticipation and planning, the day has finally arrived to leave for Asia.I have felt so much support and encouragement at school from my … Continued
This morning I walked my dog Roxy out in the drizzly damp which will typify the Seattle weather for the next five months or so. I couldn’t help but chuckle to myself because no matter how cold, how dark, how god … Continued