Bowing at the Shan Temple
Bowing at the Shan Temple I hadn’t planned on drawing today; there were too many other things on the agenda. But it called me, the city so inviting, my body longing for the physical. Lately I’d been spending far … Continued
Drawing the Decrepit
Early morning, Chiang Mai and the air is still cool. Zipping around on a classic Vespa, we look for a place to draw. My sketching buddy, Jim King, has a potential site picked out and I laugh when … Continued
Painting Thailand in America
“Abandoned Shed” oil on canvas 36″ x 36″ After such a long absence, unpacking my art supplies felt like a grand reunion with beloved friends. My oil paints were just where I left them, laying side by side shrouded in … Continued
Hotel Rattanasin: In the Mirror
Ranong, Thailand. A town that shares a border with Burma and is gateway to some of the prettiest islands off the coast. I stayed a few nights at the Hotel Rattanasin, an aged beauty with steep wooden stairways and high ceilings. … Continued
Monks at the Mini-Mart
Living in Thailand I’ve become accustomed to the sound of monks chanting. On any given day in the old city of Chiang Mai, you can walk by one of many wats (temples) and hear their deep voices reciting the words … Continued
Christmas in Thailand
It was Christmas morning in Thailand and so cold I woke up dreaming I was back in Seattle. Over the past month or so, the country had been experiencing unusually low temperatures and all residents were reaching into their closets for long sleeve shirts … Continued
In Search of Stupas
stu·pa (noun): a monumental pile of earth or other material, in memory of Buddha or a Buddhist saint, and commemorating some event or marking a sacred spot. In Thailand the stupas (also called chedis) have taken the form of a … Continued
Under Construction
“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
Gecko Books
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