posts that mention miraval...

abstract of a mesquite seed pod

August 25, 2010  :  New Photographs   :  Views 183  :  One Comment   
This is a photograph of a mesquite seed pod I found on the grounds of the Miraval Resort during my artist-in-residence there this summer. The mesquite trees are about all the shade you get in the heat of the desert, and ... Read More

Mindfulness and my artistic process

July 22, 2010  :  Being an Artist, New Photographs   :  Views 331  :  4 Comments   
I have always felt that my work has a strong affinity to resorts and spas, especially ones that place so much focus on your emotional well-being. While I was at Miraval for my artist-in-residence, I discovered that they shared an even deeper connection to how I create my art. Everything at Miraval revolves around the idea of being "mindful". Every ... Read More

home from Miraval

July 16, 2010  :  On Art and Artists   :  Views 357  :  9 Comments   
I returned home last Saturday from my week-long artist-in-residence program at the Miraval Arizona Resort. It was quite the trip, and something I am still processing, so you aren't going to get any deep thoughts from my time in the desert, at least not yet! Yesterday I finally started unpacking. First the camera equipment. After a few hours, I finally got ... Read More

getting ready for my artist in residence

July 01, 2010  :  Being an Artist, family   :  Views 240  :  One Comment   
Next week I'll be heading off to Tucson, to be part of the Miraval Resort's artist-in-residence program. The past few weeks have been a scramble, a rush of planning and preparation. It's always surprising how much work goes into participating in an event like this! Since I have two young kids, the first thing I needed to do was convince ... Read More

artist in residence

June 02, 2010  :  Being an Artist   :  Views 336  :  5 Comments   
News Flash: I'll be spending a week this summer (from July 6 - 9) being the artist-in-residence in the very swanky Miraval Resort in Tucson! My art has been displayed at the Resort for over a year now, and Miraval just introduced this program to let their guests get a deeper understanding of the art that graces the ... Read More