Trees
Trees are an endless source of inspiration for me. I can be inspired anywhere I go. Whether I’m on a hike in the forest, traveling through a faraway country, or simply in a grocery store parking lot, wherever I see a tree, the branches are like nature’s art set against the vast canvas of sky! Even in the barren desert of Alabama Hills, I found the most beautiful tree and captured its statuesque silhouette as the sunset. https://www.bishopvisitor.com/the-alabama-hills-a-quick-guide/
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India
Traveling to India was a dream come true. The food and culture are so different from life in Huntington Beach, CA. While it was amazing for me to go to such an exotic and far-away destination for three weeks, what made it even more enjoyable was...
Ginkgo Trees
The ginkgo tree is a sacred tree of the East and a symbol of love, hope, and unity between opposites. It is also associated with longevity and is known to have medicinal healing powers.
Bowers Museum Healthy Aging Project
I was selected by the Bower’s Museum to be one of the art teachers for a research project in collaboration with Hoag Hospital to study how creativity supports healthy aging and can help prevent or at least slow down the onset of Alzheimer’s.
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