Ingredients Directions A Quiet Pot of Comfort This beef stew is a small variation of my mom’s recipe—one of those meals that never needed a written card because it lived in memory instead. Hers always included a generous cup of chopped celery, stirred in without much thought. I, however, have quietly made my peace with […]
Winter
Believe: The 2010 Studio Christmas Card
Every holiday season, I create a studio Christmas card that reflects not only the beauty of winter but also the deeper meaning of the season. This year, I painted a design that is one of my favorites—the “Believe” Christmas card. The card front features watercolor ivy twining around the word Believe with three red cardinals. […]
This Year’s Studio Christmas Card – Season’s Greetings
A Tribute to My Grandfather This year’s studio Christmas card is especially meaningful. It was created in honor of my grandfather, Merrill Coffin, whom we lost last Christmas Eve. His creativity and love of art shaped much of my own journey, and I wanted this year’s card to carry forward his spirit. The design is […]