I am a lover of the alive line - pencil, pen, brush and word -
of expression, connection and communication in all its forms.
It all began with the alphabet. My fascination with letters led me to calligraphy, book making, big brush gestures and collaborative performance art.
Illustrated journaling and visual blogging have also offered fresh and immediate ways to engage.
I invite you to explore the lines of connection offered here.
May they awaken the aliveness within us all.
Visit True Nature : A Visual Blog
As my eyes weaken I am working larger. I had some good moments this past summer playing with others on the wall - respondomg to music and dance around me - collaborated with other calligraphers. For the full story go HERE.
Upcoming Workshops
THE SOUNDING LINE : Big Brush & Sacred Sound
with Barbara Bash & Elana Bell
Thursday, June 18th 7:00 pm
Sky Lake Meditation Center, Rosendale NY
A collaborative improvised performance weaving sound, voice, poetry, and live painting.
Artist-in Residence : Creative Music Workshop
July 4 - 12
Halifax, Nova Scotia
This program focuses on improvisation, unlocking creativity, effective communication, and the connection between mind and body.
Performance : Shape Leapers Salon
July 15th, 7:00 pm
Lifebridge Sanctuary
Rosendale NY
An interactive multi-disciplinary gathering of the arts. I will be curating and performing with Eric Archer.
For more information - ericarcherdimensions@gmail.com
Online Workshop
HOLDING TRUE : The Practice of Nonviolent Communication in Challenging Times
with Barbara Bash
Four Tuesdays - 7:00 - 8:45 pm
August 18th - September 8th
We will explore what it means to be nonviolent in our interactions. This will include holding strong and honest emotions in a way that does not rupture connection - or repairs when rupture occurs.
Come to show up, join in, be true.
Ongoing Monthly Events
Circle Practice :
Strengthening the Heart
See No Enemy / Hear What Matters:
The Practice of Nonviolent Communication
The Flow Game:
A Way to Find Clarity Together
For more details go to Workshops
Barbara Bash is now offering her services as a mediator
working with individuals, families, schools & teams on zoom and in person.
For more details go to Mediation | NVC
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Art Available
Giclée prints of original art available for sale
Go to Expressive Writing and Children’s Books in the Gallery section to see Giclée and Original Art for sale.
I have been writing these for the past year, often just after waking. It has become a way to tune in to the world - and myself. The 5 - 7 - 5 syllable constraint has been satisfying to play within. Then I began to add a brushstroke.
I write and illustrate for children because I trust the process of gathering these stories, in all their complexity, and then distilling them down to what is essential. That's what children see.
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Over the years I have collaborated with musicians, dancers and storytellers in performance. I am the visual voice, responding to the moment. leaving mysterious tracks behind.
