It’s been a very long while since my last blog post. My focus has been on living with stage four breast cancer while trying a new strategy – a chemo…
I have had the thrill of painting in Lucca, Italia during several summers, in recent years. I love to paint a balcony scene that is on a large square with an…
After I came home from my latest oncology appointment, I sat in the sun and took a short walk, thinking that would cheer me up and wipe away my tears….
After several days of recovery, a blood transfusion, and physical therapy with Marge’s sister-in-law, Andrea, and, it sounds like, a kind physical therapist in the hospital, Marge began walking again….
Marge, my collage art mentor, and I had planned a wonderful two weeks adventure in Italy – enjoying the beauty in Cinque Terre and making art in Lucca, Italy. I’ve…
I have completed my travel journal to Lucca, and I am hoping it might be helpful with connecting with new friends as Marge and I travel to Italia. I’m bringing…
I’ve been working on finishing my collaged art journal of Lucca, Italia this week. I began in May, 2014! Here, I have some original watercolors mixed in with photos and…
A friend has ordered a set of these cards in the midst of the rush for “Christmas” Monday Cyber-deals. How refreshing to order art reflective of my journeys to relaxed,…

Ponte Veccio Yellows, painted papers, Marcia Carole On my recent trip to Italy, I collaged The Ponte Veccio, a famous bridge in Florence, in a couple of ways. I really enjoyed…

Collage in Italy – Marcia Carole I have just returned from Italy, where I was resting, renewing and creating art. I traveled with my friend and mentor, Marge. It was…