by Christine Waara | May 3, 2016 | Blog
As is often the case, artists work not only at their art in their own studio space, but supplement their incomes with other jobs in order to have health insurance and buy food and other essentials. For me, in addition to showing up in my studio, I also work part time...
by Christine Waara | Sep 17, 2015 | Blog
To be of service to others through your inner gifts, your intuition, your courage, your talents and your creativity is possible for all those who are willing to respond to the needs of others. Earlier last month I had several ideas for blog posts and no time to write...
by Christine Waara | Jun 9, 2015 | Blog
After 30 minutes of on and off sobbing, I pulled myself together to get ready for work. Once I was at work my mind was focused on the productivity of the day at the frame shop and I was happy to be there. Rewind one hour before . . . It hit me. It finally hit me. It...
by Christine Waara | May 13, 2015 | Blog
Only 13 letters make up the unique Hawaiian language. Hopefully, after I’ve lived here 100 years, I will grasp some of it. To make it more confusing, some words have multiple meanings. One word that has many meanings is the word “Aloha.” Aloha is more than a “hello”...
by Christine Waara | Apr 9, 2015 | Blog
I’ve never liked being judged. Yet, here I am, an artist, who places my soul on Arches 190 lb. watercolor paper with watercolor paints as my medium and brushes as my tools. These past couple of days have brought on emotions that I haven’t felt since the last time I...
by Christine Waara | Mar 9, 2015 | Blog
Lately I’ve been working a lot. I’ve been standing long hours on my feet. Cherish those feet of yours. Wear good shoes. What do my feet have to do with anything having to do with March? And why is March “magnificent” you ask? Well, while rubbing my feet one night...