Amsterdam!

by | Jul 2, 2017 | Research, Travel

I was flat out amazed at how many buildings were built in the 1600s and are still there and still being used. Their use today may be different than in times past, but they are still in use.  This building, for instance, is now a royal palace. When Maria Sybilla...

Maria Sibylla Merian Conference: Getting There

by | Jun 19, 2017 | Miscellaneous

The second Maria Sibylla Merian International Conference was held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, June 7,8,9, 2017. I left from the Chicago O’Hare airport. I checked my suitcase through to Amsterdam, took my boarding pass, and went searching for the departure...
My contribution to Tree Whispers

My contribution to Tree Whispers

by | Nov 29, 2015 | Art, Papermaking

I am currently involved in learning a variety of methods used in hand papermaking. Our group was invited to participate in the next installation of Tree Whispers. This is my contribution. The next installation is scheduled for the Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial in the...

Ticket Holes Have Meaning

by | May 10, 2015 | Miscellaneous

Interesting! The shape of the holes punched in the tickets, and how many there are tell who punched that ticket. And that tells on which line you traveled. Hmm; tidbit for a story?