May Creative Session: Full of Life  & Color

The first Saturday of the month brings life and color to Guma’ Tasa once again! Creative Sessions are held monthly, and this weekend’s class was a full one. Everyone created beautiful imagery of all kinds. The diversity of art that happens in these sessions always amazes me. Many participants surprise themselves with their creations, whether …

A Rare Family Gathering + Miscellaneous Creative Adventures

Some photos from the miscellaneous events and gatherings over the last week, including: Artist appreciation night by GIFF (Guam International Film Festival), before they debuted the Spring Showcase on Saturday April 18th. Other adventures included grandpa/grandson surf session, a captured rhino beetle, and a multi-celebration (3 birthdays and my parents’  42nd anniversary) with my family …

March Creative Session at Guma’ Tasa Coffeehouse

March kind of crept up on me, and this past week in particular was pretty intense. Even though I wasn’t able to post the Creative Sessions notice, we still had a little crowd at Guma’ Tasa coffeehouse for painting fun. My apologies to those who may have missed out, I sincerely hope you are able …

Host Your Own Private Painting Party on Guam

Hafa adai! Some pics from a private Creative Session I facilitated the other night. Gather your friends or colleagues at the location of your choice and book your own private Creative Session. Fee is $40/person. Minimum of 10 people, and must schedule at least 2 weeks prior to desired session date. Book now, as all fees …

Getting Started with Creative Journaling Workshop

Yesterday I had the honor of leading a Creative Journaling workshop at the “Guam is Good: Cancer Symposium” held by the Edward M. Calvo Foundation. Keynote speaker Lori Earl flew to Guam to speak about her family’s experience with cancer. She is the author of the book “This Star Won’t Go Out,” based on her …

Fun in Nature & Creative Musings Through Photos

A photo journal of recent fun in nature, creative musings and other adventures captured on camera… these are the simple things in life that make me smile. These are the things that give me joy and peace. And then there are some random shots that are just snippets of life, like the little snaky snake …

Q&A with Michelle Pier, artist, in the Marianas Variety Guam

It’s been a week in the news for me! This weekend I had the honor and the pleasure of being featured in the Mariana’s Variety Sunday edition “People” Q&A, a fun interview section. Thank you Mar-Vic Cagurangan for getting in my head, it was fun! Also, thanks to Jonathan Abella for the photo! Here it …

Upcoming Creative Arts Events on Guam

It’s the holiday season on Guam, and there are many events happening across all the creative arts outlets. Here are some of the activities & fairs you can check out during the 2014 holidays. You can also visit the Guam PDN’s On the Fridge website for event listings, as well as the KPRG Arts Events …

6th Luna Festival set for Sunday October 26th at Jeff’s Pirates Cove

So far so good in all the Luna Festival preparations, things are lining up and ready for fun this Sunday. Wondering what the Luna Festival is? Here is a little video that gives an idea: Post by Acoustic Attack Guam. Here are some of the things you can expect at this year’s Luna Festival: Current …

The 6th Annual Luna Festival on Guam Accepting Vendors & Participants

Hafa adai everyone! The 6th annual Luna Festival on Guam is well underway, and currently accepting vendors and participants for the event, to be held on Sunday October 26th at Jeff’s Pirates Cove. The festivities begin around 12 noon and wrap up by about 8pm in the evening. Admission is FREE, and guests are invited …

Just Keep Creating. My motto forever.

Just Keep Creating. No matter what. Life is full of ups and downs and unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes things will seem totally torn apart and destroyed. And we can sit and feel the experience, and no matter how difficult, can continue to ask ourselves? What do I need now? What do I want now? …

Empowering Books I Read or Wish I’d Read When I Was a Teen

There are so many books that I’ve read that really made a difference in my life, and I sometimes think to myself, “If only’ I’d read this when I was a teenager!” It is never too early, or too late, to learn more about yourself and what kind of life you want to create for …

The Art of Shaping: Arrow Surfboards by Ken Pier

My dad, Ken Pier, shapes surfboards. It’s been many years since he’s made one, and he decided to get back to it, starting with one for himself. This is a whole other kind of art, and one I really respect. Shaping a surfboard by hand is, in my opinion, like trying to freehand draw a …

Creative Adventures ~ Birthdays, Bonfires, Sunsets, Animals, & Surfboard Making

I get asked about inspiration a lot. “What inspires you?” “Where do your ideas come from?” “How do you keep the process going?” Well the simple answer is: Living life. Every day there is something to be inspired by. Enjoying life, observing your surroundings, noticing things that catch your attention, appreciating beauty, having fun with …

Creative Session ~ Painting Photo Shoot Session Fun

Say that 5 times fast. =) “Painting Photo Shoot Session.” I would like to thank our lovely local photographers Jolynn Redmond and Frank Henshaw for dropping in on today’s Creative Session at Guma’ Tasa. Lovely to see you both and invite you to experience the day from an artist’s perspective. Thanks for getting right in …

Creative Adventures Photo Blog

Just some highlights from my latest creative adventures… pretty flowers, a neighborhood peacock, a light show warehouse party for my friends’ ShipRight BoatShop grand opening, photo-art made out of selfies, and a close-up on the rooster painting I did recently.  

9th Annual Women’s Art Show at CAHA Gallery Guam

This is the 9th year that Soroptimist International of Guam (SIG) put on the Annual Women’s Art Show. What a diverse array of talent being showcased in one space! This year the event is held at the CAHA Gallery in Hagatna, instead of the Nissan Infinity Gallery where it’s been held in previous years. The …

Creative Sessions for Teens: Art at Guma’ TASA

The first Creative Session for Teens was held at Guma’ TASA, an awesome little coffee shop/ bar in Mangilao here on Guam. Creative Sessions for Teens are currently being held on the 4th Saturday of the month. The next one will be March 22nd. Here are a few photos from our first session (I purposefully …