Creative Adventures: Horseback Riding & Bonfires + A Cat Adopted Us

This past week I finally made the move to call a local ranch and book a horseback riding lesson. I’ve been wanting to do this for what feels like FOR.EVER. The last time I was on a horse was when I was twelve and helping a family friend groom her horses and help her clean …

Art Journaling Creative Sessions at Guam Coffee

Hafa adai! Creative Indeed held its first of many Art Journaling sessions at Guam Coffee Co. this past weekend. Sessions will occur every 2nd Saturday of the month from 9-11 am. Supplies are provided (except you bring your own journal of choice) and guidance is offered. Current fee is $15. We enjoy fun conversations and …

Guma’ TASA Creative Sessions Have Begun + Now Offering for Kids & Teens!

On February 1st we kicked off the first Creative Session at Guma’ Tasa. Creative Indeed took a break from doing Creative Sessions for several months, but now they are back in full swing, will some all new sessions for kids as well as teens. There is also an art journaling session added. Here are the …

Guma’ TASA local Guam coffee shop now open + Featured Artist exhibit

Guma’ TASA is a new coffee shop in Mangilao, Guam. The name means “House of Cups” and it is like a coffee bar, as they also serve wines and spirits. Yummy local treats are available, and Guma’ TASA works to include as many local ingredients on their menu as possible. Guma’ TASA is located in …

Creation Spotlight: Waves, Trees, Flowers, Turtles, Latte Stones

My temporary (1 week) studio… took advantage of my brother leaving to Fiji for a surf competition…                                       12″x12″ Latte stones                         Finished 24″x30″ Turtle   …

2013 Holiday Crafts Fair

2013 Holiday Crafts Fair on Guam Sunday, December 15th from 10am-6pm at Jeff’s Pirates Cove in Ipan, Talofofo, GUAM VENDOR INFORMATION: Application Form: https://drive.google.com/?tab=mo&authuser=0#folders/0By5k0iEqj9ugQU5JQzY2UGVGNGs Booths are approx. 10×10 spaces and fees are: $40 for a space under the canopy (will be either on the basketball court or parallel to the a-frame pavilion) $50 for a space …

Creative Spotlight: Projects On the Easel & Upcoming Exhibits

After such a long break from painting, I am easing back into a few projects. These pieces are in progress and will be included in my inventory to show at the upcoming USO/GNOSC Holiday Bazaar at the Top ‘o’ the Mar on November 16th and 17th, as well as at the Holiday Crafts Fair I am …

2013 5th Annual Luna Festival of the Creative Arts on Guam

The 2013 Luna Festival has come to a close. Thank you to all who supported! This year the festival was pretty low-key, we had so many cancellations from vendors and performers because of the storm scares we had amongst other reasons. I think those who did come still had a pretty good time though, it …

Creative Kombucha Workshop

This weekend Amanda Young and I put together a Kombucha Workshop, held at Nuts & Grains in Tamuning. Amanda gave a full on demo and presentation on what kombucha is, what are the benefits, and how to make your own at home. She even gifted out a whole bunch of scoby to get everyone started! …

Hybridity: Solo Art Exhibit by Monaeka Flores

On view September 13 – September 28, 2013 Agana Shopping Center, Temporary Art Space 2nd Floor Across from Express Care Exhibit Hours: 12 – 8 PM Daily, Closed Mondays Opening Reception FRIDAY 9/13, 6 –9 PM Featuring DJ Nemesis Closing Reception FRIDAY 9/27, 6 – 9 PM Featuring Ital Art/Guam Massive Sound Other Events Art …

Guam Is Good Cancer Support Symposium: Art Session

Yesterday the Edward M. Calvo Foundation held its first “Guam Is Good Symposium” for patients, caregivers, and family members affected by cancer. The event was held at the Guam Marriott Resort & Spa, and had a variety of workshops and breakout sessions to provide information and support in living with, through, and beyond cancer. I …

Creative Spotlight: Sailing Away Paintings + Video

Sailing inspiration! At Sea, and Smooth Sailing. Inspired by my dad, requesting a special painting to give to a dear friend as a gift. I caught the ocean bug and I just want to paint water, water, water. Here they are, including a time-lapse video of the process for the 1st “At Sea” piece: “At …

Announcing the 2013 5th annual Luna Festival & how YOU can help

The annual Luna Festival is a celebration of the creative arts on Guam, organized by Michelle Pier, owner of Creative Indeed. The event is set for Sunday, October 20th, from 12pm-8pm at Jeff’s Pirates’ Cove in Ipan, Talofofo on Guam. The Luna Festival has been a labor of love, and in order for the 5th …

Creative Spotlight: Spirit Tree 2 Time Lapse Painting

I love trees so much, I decided it was time to paint another spirit tree. The last one I painted sold at Pika’s Cafe. This one will be going up in the new MoSa’s Joint restaurant opening in Tamuning, Guam. On Guam we call the banyan trees Taotaomo’na trees, otherwise known as the Nunu tree, …

Silibrasion Famalao’an~ Festival of the Arts on Guam

This Friday August 9th at the Sheraton Laguna Resort Guam, I participated in the art exhibit at the 2nd annual Silibrasion Famalao’an, put on by Soroptimist Int’l Guam. It is a festival of the arts in celebration of women on Guam. It was amazing! The Dollhouse put on a spectacular show, an all-women concert full …