Hey folks,

It’s been a while. I was out of town for a bit to see family and on the way there we got into a car accident. Everyone is ok, the car not so much. We still ended up having great connections with friends and family. It’s not something I necessarily wanted to bring up. The reason I am is because I felt beside myself when I got back even though there were silver linings. The nervous systems took a hit. Luckily, I had an acupuncture appointment already setup upon my return.

I say all this to point out that although deadlines loomed and tasks needed to be done it was just as important to take my time and rest when I needed to. Creating in the studio can be a vulnerable space. I also wanted to be heart ready and open to write.

One task was to finish painting a bowling pin for a show called Second Frame for Mission Bowling Club in the neighborhood. Mission Bowling bought new pins and had a call to artists to repurpose the old pins as artworks. I love bowling and was so happy to be included. The challenge was the shape and the material. I ended using spray paint and acrylic pens to create my piece. I learn so much when I get to work with a new medium. I had a lot of fun with it and feel happy that I love what I made.

I also got my calendar organized, my studio cleaned and ready for studio visits and sold a painting! I hung a show for two artists, dropped off work at two shows and finally here I am getting to writing this newsletter. Coming home was filled with an abundance of activities and I am truly grateful to be here.

I will leave it at that. In the meantime, take good care and be safe out there.

All the best,

Zoe

Latest Read: Catching The Light, by Joy Harjo. Anything by joy Harjo is worth the read. Buy at your local bookstore or even better, check it out from your local library!

Art Date: I have two artists receptions this week.

Wednesday 4/22/26 6-8pm I have two collaborative works at Hi Hat at 1432 Valencia St. SF.

Friday 4/24/26, 7-9pm. 3176 17th St, SF. My bowling pin titled, ‘Under The Same Sky’ will be at Mission Bowling Club for a two night show.

Inspiration: My mom. She always encouraged me to just be myself and this advice has helped my through times of confusion and self doubt.

Shout Out: To Hungary, for making their vote count.