by Danny | Jan 30, 2011 | art moms, motherhood, quotes
We celebrated the arrival of 2011 with the birth of our second daughter – Jessica Ann – born on January 2. Since then we have been living in that tender space of nurturing a newborn – not much sleep, but lots of grace. I love how well Andrea Sher...
by Danny | Nov 1, 2010 | art and healing, art moms, Creative Process, motherhood, podcast
November 1st marks the beginning of Art of Everyday Month! I have never participated before, but was intrigued this year after listening to Leah Piken Kolidas, the founder of Art Everyday Month in an interview with Britt Bravo for the Arts & Healing Podcast. The...
by Danny | Apr 28, 2010 | art on exhibit, Inspiration, motherhood, quotes
My Open Studio earlier this month was one of my favorite I have ever done. The weather was warm and bright. There was a steady stream of almost 100 terrific folks who inspired me with their interest and appreciation of my work. Above all, having the Open Studio at my...
by Danny | Oct 9, 2009 | art on exhibit, motherhood, Sanctuary
Anna helped me deliver my piece, Sanctuary #2 (in the center of this photo), to the annual San Francisco Open Studios exhibition at SOMArts Main Gallery. This show features work by all the artists participating the in the city-wide annual open studios event sponsored...
by Danny | Nov 10, 2008 | motherhood, quotes
I have been feeling rather lost lately – my mind scattered by the unpredictable rhythms of new motherhood and the attempt to pursue (perhaps too much of) what I did before I had a baby. Today I found myself a quiet moment under our apple tree, on a blanket with my...
by Danny | Oct 4, 2008 | art on exhibit, motherhood
I had a helper in the studio yesterday – Anna kept me company as I hung and labeled artwork, cooing her enthusiasm. My next Open Studio is just a week away – see details below. This one is part of the city-wide event sponsored by Artspan. I love the idea...