Walk at Seven

Sometimes I'm simply amazed by the beauty that surrounds me.

As long as I stay fully present to each moment, I become even more

aware of the incredible expression of life that continues to excite

my soul and connect me to eternity.

Simply Silby

Raven Post

My apartment on the third floor is across the street from a lamp post where the birds like to perch. They keep me company during the day when I'm working on my computer.

Sometimes singing songs just for me...

Earth Day Blessing

On the 4oth anniversary of Earth Day I used a small red ball of string,

some local grass and a seaside bush to express my appreciation for April 22, 2010.

Bark in the Park

For my daily walks I've been listening to the Earth. She calls out to me with her beauty about stories of trees, shade and whispers. The markings on twisted wind-swept trunks catch my gaze. Pine cones and pine needles scent. Overcast skies of filtered light meet the offshore breeze.

Simply a moment in the day to give thanks for all of the life that surrounds, excites and inspires me.

Blue Gum Nesting

During a recent visit to Tilden Park in Berkeley I fell in love with a Eucalyptus tree. Well over 100 years old this beautiful Talsmanian blue gum, eucalypus globulus, called out to me to engage in a relationship. I climbed up into her mighty branches allowing the limbs to support my investigation. The magnificent bark was exfoliating and revealed the true nature of her spirit. I watched her leafs dancing in the breeze and listened to her song as the wind whistled high off the ground. The smell of her oils reminded me of vapor rubs and healing blocked sinuses. I felt safe, comforted and protected by her greatness. As a votive blessing, I collected leafs, nuts and bark to create an art installation. This is an expression of thanks for our loving time together.

EcoArt Therapy Workshops

The growing gap between the human race and our relationship in understanding Nature and non-human forms of life has profound implication for the future. Nature Deficit Disorder desperately calls for renewing our sacred connection with Mother Nature to address global environmental issues that threaten our ability to survive.

EcoArt Therapy has the potential to heal our mental, physical and spiritual suffering by reestablishing a creative dialogue between humans and Earth to transform our relationship and cultivate wellness. This video includes images and art created during several workshops.

Recent Paintings

This group represents new work completed within the past year.

It is a very new direction for me to step away from representation

and trust listening and responding to my soulscape.