Art block is a thing

I’ve been experiencing the visual artist equivalent of writer’s block for a couple months now. Bleh. I still went into my studio every day since this is not my first she-bang, and I know that keeping to my schedule is super important. Yesterday I took a new (for me) art technique workshop through the Alliance Française of San Diego. The wonderful Sophie, along with the 6 other artists who attended, gave me a much-needed kick start. Extra bonus: it was all in French! I love that. Keeps my own French up to speed and I’m with other creatives. BTW, you do not have to speak French to take their art workshops. The instructors are completely bilingual and can teach in both French and English without missing a beat.

What’s in the works over the next few weeks

Saturday, February 28^th, 5:00-10 p.m.

The Del Dios Chili Cook-Off! I’m competing with my famous duck chili—yum!

You be the judge: whose chili is the best?

Doors open at 5p.m. Tasting begins at 5:30, awards at 6:30pm, followed by all-you-can eat chili until they run out.

Del Dios Community Center (aka “The Ol’ Firehouse”) 20155 Elm Ln, Escondido, CA 92029

March 5 and 6, 12-2pm at Front Porch Gallery in Carlsbad

I’ll be teaching a 2-part book arts workshop. Free, supplies provided, free parking nearby. The only hiccup is that registration of the virtual persuasion is still not available yet on FPG’s website. But I’ll keep you posted.

March 10, 12-1pm Alliance Française presents a talk on the amazing artist Niki de St. Phalle  Go to https://www.afsandiego.org for more on that.

 

The World is Run by Those Who Show Up

^{February 26, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM the first In Community event from the San Diego County Arts and Culture Commission takes place at the Live Well Center. RSVP here.}

March 18, 2026 11-1p.m. San Diego County Arts and Culture Commission meeting

Meet Christine E. Jones, the Commission’s new Manager of Art, Film and Creative Industries Location: 1600 Pacific Hwy, Room 402A, San Diego, CA 9210

Phone: +1 669 444 9171 
Webinar ID: 833 2424 4450 

First draft of the needle felted cover that will be part of the Inspired By III Exhibition opening June 4th, 2026 at the Rancho San Diego County Library 

In a totally different materials direction, Talk SPAM will be in the Fallbrook Art Center's Sustainable Art exhibition, opening May 2nd.