I had three pieces appear in Memphis Magazine last August. See the online article here.

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Welcome to my new blog.  I will focus on art and travel, drawing from 28 sketchbooks that chronicle trips, often with my beloved late husband, Lloyd.  For five years our travels took us to Italy, Mexico, and across the United States.  While in San Miguel, a quaint mountain town north of Mexico City, I wandered up the street near our B & B.  Some little boys saw my sketchbook and pointed at the wall.  I sat down on some steps and started drawing.  They were fascinated.  We communicated with hand gestures and smiles.  A lovely experience.

Ardmore, Oklahoma

My hometown of Ardmore, Oklahoma, is a sophisticated, friendly little place 100 miles north of Dallas, Texas.  A favorite activity when I make my annual July 4th pilgrimage to see my brother Mike Hisey  and sister-in-law Barb is a trip to the antique mall.  Now into downsizing, I don't load up the way I used to, but still enjoy rummaging through other peoples former treasures.

Memphis, Tennessee

Going to the Farmers Market at the Memphis Agri-Center is one of my favorite summer outings.  I especially love Peach World owned by friends Clara and Wayne Oswald.  The day I sketched there was a gentle rain that herded everyone inside so there were lots of folks from kids to elders, all looking for luscious red tomatoes, sweet corn, okra to fry, and fragrant melons.  I got a fabulous recipe for fruit cobbler.

Rome, Italy

Our first afternoon in Rome featured a bus tour.  Lloyd and I sat on the top, a great choice for viewing the wonders of the ancient city but not so good for our lungs as winds whipped up the dust of centuries from archeological sites along the route.  The sense of history was deeply moving.  The modern world was evidenced by young women in short skirts, spike heels, and motorcycle helmets riding scooters along the busy streets.  

Taos Pueblo, New Mexico

I was captivated by this place.  There was a special atmosphere that made me want to stay. Reluctantly, I left late afternoon.  Dragonflies had been a constant companion to me since my husband's death in April of 2009.  I asked an elder Indian artist, a maker of fine jewelry, what the dragonfly meant to him spiritually.  He said, "Contact with the spirit world".  That resonated with me.  I'll always hold the Pueblo in a special place in my heart. 

Collierville, Tennessee

The historic Collierville Square, east of Memphis, is ablaze with color in the fall.  I sipped coffee and sketched on a mellow Saturday afternoon.  Our Memphis Urban Sketchers group was scattered around the square, everyone seeing something different to put down on paper with pencils, pens, charcoal, and watercolor.  My choices are a Micron # 3 pen and watercolors.