The VS Journal

Martha Graham in Lamentation No.3 by Herta Moselsio, Date Unknown. Source: Library of Congress The earth is quiet and we follow suit in peaceful harmony. The birds have gone and the bees are sleeping, while all signs of life from our gardens have long since nourished us in return for tending their growth all year. […]

Charlotte Gyllenhammar, Fall III, 1999; Cibachrome print mounted on aluminum, 38 x 39 in.; National Museum of Women in the Arts, Gift of Heather and Tony Podesta Collection; © Charlotte Gyllenhammar (℅ nmwa.org) Shorter days and colder nights invite our creativity to turn inward, waiting for us to dive once more into a rich inner […]

Samuel Joshua Beckett, [Loïe Fuller Dancing], ca. 1900. (℅ Artsy) Loie Fuller was an American dancer who achieved international distinction for her innovations in theatrical lighting, as well as for her invention of the “Serpentine Dance,” a striking variation on the popular “skirt dances” of the day. (source) The Harvest celebration continues, immersing our senses […]

Cafe de Flore by Mindy Carpenter Mindy Carpenter is the artist and founder of Carpe Diem Papers, a greeting card and lifestyle company that is based on her original paintings. “Nostalgic art meets vintage style” best describes her unique style, celebrating everyday charm and beauty. As the cycle of the seasons continues to turn, we […]

Thank you to everyone who entered our giveaway! We have more exciting announcements including new Between The Bio Podcast episodes and another upcoming Maestra Masterclass this Fall.

Sunshine and life have beckoned playful energy in these Summer months. Our gardens are blooming and so too is our creative drive to continue nourishing the seeds that are nearing fruition.