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these days ….

so: sew: sow: ing

new chapter, new experiences. stoked to be stepping fully into a new role @artscouncilsc. after seven years of programming i’m excited to be leading communications for the org. and elevating the ⚡️✨ arts community in santa cruz county! 🔗 in bi

drawing from imagination - sketch from days past- thinking about leadership, traditions, ancestry - from heart to hand to head

#oldwerk #draw #imagination #intuition #experince #see #sketch #relational #ancestors #masks #people #memories #🧿 #⚡️

snap shots from last years open studio art tour @artscouncilsc | @openstudios.acscc ✨ a sweet day of art adventuring with @kitschfrau @birnsy ⚡️artists tagged in images 🤍stoked to be on the road again this weekend hitting up @cavemanartsandcrafts @b

equinox ca
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#equanimity

🌱 saturday vibes | santa cruz @westsidefarmersmarket | tomatoes @happyboyfarms | delicious art @tessahopehasty | armfuls of flowers @laurelcanyonfarm @chommiescom | local honey 🐝 @rkhoneybees84 | marigold season

#santacruz #sweetness #bekind #con

Young, Gifted and Black: A rich curation diving deep into identity, politics, and art history through the lens of artists of African descent.

This art truly speaks for itself 🪬 It’s a journey of expression and insights - exploring mediums, c

late summer flower abundance

#flowerfollower #keepitreal #whatyousee #juegolibre #newthings #conbobulate #obsera

little things…

#thesedays #silverlining #sunnysun #bouce #toutdememe #sauter #deracinate #jump

community gardening views

#grounded #commonsense #soilsoul #gratitude

snippet from an old sketch book - found while spring cleaning on a sunny sunday
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✍️ 🪬🧿👁️&zwj;🗨️👁️
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#springcleanfinds #sketch #drawing #handtoeye #loookinglistening #nuance #spacebetween #penandink #observation #pointmolate #fullmoon #si

listening to visionary leaders Janet & Ruby speak passionately about turning their dreams into reality was such a gift. their 40-year journey of building relationships and community is culminating in an upcoming conference showcasing the power of

recent snapshots of life out & about 🌎

a visit to @sesnon.gallery & lovely chat w/@valeriamiranda5121 - enjoyed seeing & hearing about the work in the irwin scholarship show - material matters | delicious ☕️ & art chats at HoneyLuxe

history, legacy, tradition, heritage - i so enjoyed chatting with Ana Elizabeth about her journey leading Santa Cruz Juneteenth. check out the blog 🔗 in bio

Photos - @londonnelsoncenter

@anaiyaelizabeth @santacruzjuneteenth

#santacruz #blog

recently….

huge fluffy pinkish peonies from @localifeflowers +💧soul soothing westcliff walks + memories of hot chocolate meetups with roland ✨ @soulbextion @theircolors @genoabrown @linda_cover + 🤍healing henna to celebrate rica’s ne

news! I’m super excited (and honored) to join the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) Board of Trustees at such a pivotal time.

The MAH is currently transitioning to finding a new Executive Director - community input and thoughts are

i recently watched the tv series ripley | @netflix - have you seen it? loved it, might watch again. delicious cinematography, yummy characterization and sizzling plot lines. memories/photos of italy 🇮🇹 with @softleysoftley @zozomckinley @juno5589 -

fl🤍wer | p🤍wer

#beltane #🤍 #ceasefire #mayday #peoplep🤍wer

time flies! i’m fast approaching my seventh year of producing events, alongside a beautiful arts community, as part of my work at arts council santa cruz county.

forever grateful to work, live, and play with creative folks, and to have had al