We are nearing Chinese New Year here in Beijing and I’m anticipating lots of fireworks, joyous celebration and the making of jiaozi (Chinese dumplings)! A quick reminder about the Chinese New Year sale we’re having before the post office closes ..

A couple of days ago I was experimenting with creating a new set of ‘Greatest Name’ art pieces (in black with gold embossing).  It is such a thrilling experience when one brainstorms an idea, reaches a decision and begins creating a ..

Happy New Year!  Do you have any resolutions for 2018? One of mine is to make the world more beautiful. And here’s one way I hope to do that: until the end of January, everything in my Etsy store will ..

One of my favorite activities is searching for beautiful beads.  I recently found these gorgeous cloisonné beads and just finished designing 5 new pieces just in time for the festival of Ayyam-i-Ha. Below are some of the photos of the cloisonné ..

I love creating beautiful artistic items that inspire and bring meaning to people’s lives.  Recently I made several art magnets to give as gifts to friends…and they loved them!  So I decided to create more so that other friends could also ..

Thank you to those of you who sent in suggestions for titles for my newest art piece!  Congratulations to Leila Ehsani  for the creative title, ‘Jade Awakenings’.   In my last blog post, I shared a time-lapse video of the ..

I recently completed another abstract painting and would love your help finding a title for this piece.  Kindly add your suggestions to the comments section below this blog and the winning title will receive an album download of his/her choice. I ..

For the month of April, with every order of a physical item from my website or either of my Etsy sites, I will be including a surprise gift in the package. Below are a few photos with links to varied items ..

Thank you all for your proposed names for my new painting.  I love reading all the varied suggestions and creative ideas.  The title has been picked and congratulations goes to Beto Alvarez for the title, ‘Celestial Garden’.  The painting is ..

After several months it is finally done!   I just finished this painting and would love your help on finding a suitable title.  In the next few days I will announce the winning submission who will win a gift of a ..