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Hafa adai! Check out all the original artworks that are available for sale. Just over 30 acrylic paintings on stretched canvas to choose from. All artworks created by Michelle Pier, local Guam artist.

Had an awesome conversation with Master Random on the podcast. We talked about the latest happenings, the shifting direction I’m moving in, creative sustainability, how Guam creatives could be utilizing the Patreon platform, and more. Even some on-the-spot creative business coaching, lol. Warning: Some vulgar language.  http://masterrandom.libsyn.com/episode-115-michelle-pier Become a Patron on Master Random’s Page like …

I had the most amazing experience as a part of the team putting together the first ever Holi Festival of Colors on Guam. I was in charge of vendor affairs. One of the most fun events I’ve ever organized and attended. Smiles all day and night. More HERE

Tunes for Toys was awesome! December 21, 5-11pm at @mosasjoint , donated toys and donations went toward the Guam foster families. There was a full lineup of live local bands including, as well local artists painting live including myself, AND a skate session on the half pipe.

I got to paint live at the Boyz II Men concert on Guam! That was fun. And they were awesome.

12/12 Birthday Vortex: Mission complete!!! A ton of fun was had, creative artisans from our badass Guam community of entrepreneurs pursuing their passions and sharing it with others, it was a perfect evening. I wouldn’t change a thing (except maybe an extra working AC, since it got sooooo hot with so many people and only …

Another successful Holiday Craft Fair! More HERE

Had an amazing and meaningful time at this year’s 2017 Pink Ball Guam. Photo above taken by Rubyjane Buhain-Redila.

Showcased my artwork at The Globe Ladies Night: Sassy N Classy!

Thank you to Pika’s Cafe, for allowing me the space on their walls yet again to showcase my gallery of artworks for sale for 4 months! I did a series of Live Art sessions in the cafe as well, which I always enjoy, especially the occasional interactions with guests.

Thursday Feb.16th! Outside Mosa’s Joint, we’re shutting down the parking lot to celebrate CRAFT & Culture, featuring new craft beers, live music, live art (by yours truly!), and amazing food of course. The Creative Indeed studio was open upstairs, Lotus Surf shop was als posted up outside, as well as some other displays and goods …

Had the pleasure of being featured in Guam Autospot’s “Dare to be Different” video, launched during the Super Bowl here on Guam!

A recent commission piece I did for a client (who is now officially a collector!) is a latte stone painting, representing his twin daughters. This is the third painting I’ve done for this amazing client of mine, and honored to fill his wall with meaningful art! Painting is 24″x30″ acrylic on stretched canvas. Here are …

I recently completed a commission project for the newly renovated King’s Restaurant in Tamuning, Guam. I created two large artworks, each 48″x48″ latte stones, one in pieces on the ground, and one standing upright, both in jungle background settings. Here are photos of the process from start to finish:

Had a full group of 25 participants in my Creative Session today for the EMC Calvo Foundation’s Cancer Circle of Care Retreat at the Westin. The focus is on health, hope and healing through the holidays. My session was called The Art of Living, and every participant did an amazing job in allowing themselves to …

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Last month, I was honored to be invited to be one the first four speakers for the first live TEDx event for Guam, alongside Guam’s first lady Christine Calvo, congresswoman Madeline Bordallo, and owner of Bank of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero. I was so nervous, to be alongside top women leaders in our community, and …

Studio has been renovated over the last few months, and I had my soft opening at the beginning of October. The grand opening will be December 10th. Here are photos of the renovation process. All that is left to do is install the flooring, some window treatments, and some basic decor.

Since I’ve been back from an epic vacation with friends to Bali, the first question I get is, “how was your trip?” I have started answering “lame” or something similar, because I got tired of repeating “amazing.” Who goes to Bali and has a lame experience? Not me! I guess it helps that I was …

I was recently inspired by the season of flame trees in full bloom here on Guam. Truly a sight to see, these vibrant red and orange flowers will demand your attention and invite your appreciation for such beauty. As I drove by a particularly amazing flame tree in Hagatna, I knew that it would be …

More photos from the random shenanigans this summer, ranging from beach days, the Electric Island Festival, book launch painting event for Handful of Smoke, studio painting shenanigans, fun with friends and family, skateboarding adventures, painting on location photoshoots and of course, beautiful shots of nature.

The 2016 Electric Island Festival was 2 days worth of bumping beats, quality art showcases, and simply too much fun. I’ll let the photos do the rest of the talking.

The 2016 Electric Island Festival commissioned me to create their event mascot sculpture, a mermaid, or “Sirena.” I recruited Addison Moyer to help me build an industrial style sculpture, consisting of mostly rebar and chicken wire.       

Holly Rustick just released her book Handful of Smoke this summer, and I did live art at her launch party. Amanda Young and Myracly Mugol painted live alongside, while other local artists such as Amber Word, Robert Camacho and Claudia Clement displayed works for sale and for auction. Other features were a game of blackjack, …

YES, that title needs to be in CAPS and with as many exclamation points as possible, because this is a dream come true for me. This is a huge step in the right direction for me, something I’ve wanted for so long. I have so much more space to work with, and I’m excited to …

Once every four years since 1972, a Festival of Pacific Arts (FestPac) is held in one of the 27 Pacific Island nations and territories, to celebrate culture and arts. It is a 2-week event intended to unify the Pacific region by sharing traditions. Thousands of visiting delegates and families, will head to Guam’s capital village …

Commission complete! A starfish was requested, now it’s time to sign, seal and deliver. This was a really fun piece. I got to play with my new palette knives to create that blended impasto look for the background. Metallic blue and gold were also used in this painting. 30″x30″ acrylic on stretched canvas.

GUAM art on BLOUIN ARTINFO, whaat?! Huge thank you to Robert Michael Poole from Blouin Artinfo, top international art magazine, for writing up this article, and giving the world some awareness about Guam and my personal story of going from struggling to thriving artist! I’m so honored to be able to share, and to keep …

At the end of every month I share photos from all the random adventures of my life between paintings. There is never a shortage of nature captures, fun in the sun, friends, family, and miscellaneous shenanigans. April’s batch of fun imagery is no exception!

Holly Rustick is releasing her book Handful of Smoke this summer, and last night was the pre-launch mixer at Pika’s Cafe, where I did live art. It was cool to feel a book come to life with people acting out some of the scenes during the readings, and live art interpretations done by myself and …

The weekend was filled with adventure and beauty at the 1st annual Valley of the Latte Festival in my home village, Talofofo. I was one of the artists exhibiting, and while I have let go of doing most events, this one pulled me in with the natural beauty of the land.The 2-day event is held along …

The Guam Valley of the Latte Adventure Park just held its first annual festival along the Talofofo River, where there is also an ancient latte stone village site. I was one of the artists exhibiting, and this is a moonlit jungle clearing painting that I did for the event. Here are photos of the process …

The Guam Valley of the Latte Adventure Park just held its first annual festival along the Talofofo River, where there is also an ancient latte stone village site. I was one of the artists exhibiting, and this is a 4-panel painting of a latte stone I did for the event. The piece is sold.

Waves are one of my favorite, and most challenging subject to paint. I’ve always been in love with the ocean, and am endlessly amazed by the power and beauty of ocean waves. This Divine Wave is acrylic on stretched canvas, 24″x30″ and is exhibited at MoSa’s Joint in Hagatna, available for purchase. Here are photos …

What a month! It isn’t even quite over yet. March continues to march to the beat of its own drum, urging us all to do the same. So many surprises, travel, simple adventures in nature, risks and rewards, hard work, reflection, captures of beauty, letting go, spring break at the pool, the beach & the …

Maga’lahi is a commissioned rooster painting, of a Kelso breed that holds special meaning to its owner. On Guam, breeding roosters is a long-held hobby and connoisseurship alike. While some engage in the culture of cockfighting, this owner loves roosters for the art of breeding and the memories of growing up with loved ones who …

A fun and challenging commission painting, “Ray of Sunshine” is an acrylic painting on 11″x14″ stretched canvas recently finished. Based on a photo of a mother’s daughter, this piece is a special one, capturing the essence of her little girl reading, in the sanctuary of golden light streaming in through a bedroom window. I actually …

The latest painting finished and out the studio is a commissioned intuitive piece titled “Alive,” is a piece inspired by the idea that each of us holds a light within. It is an acrylic painting on 12″x16″ stretched canvas. We are all connected in many ways, sharing the air we breathe, the ground we walk on, …

Had a lovely painting session with these fun (and talented!) ladies yet again. Always a great time with this group, and it feels bittersweet to announce that I will no longer be holding Creative Sessions until further notice. All events are temporarily being put on hold this year, as I direct my focus toward expanding …

My favorite part of creating art for sale, is seeing the painting in its new home. The Taotaomo’na Tree and Golden Moon Reflection paintings joined each other in “their” new condo. 😉 Here are the paintings in the studio, and now in their new space.

January has been full of fun, all alongside kicking off the year and getting in gear business-wise. Including, though not limited to: Hiking, goats (Wendy, specifically), kids, dogs, surfing, surfboard making, happy hour, networking, events, reading, retreat, art, MoSa’s Joint, and more surfing. I will let the photos do the storytelling in this case!

Every once in awhile, I get a commission request to paint an intuitive piece as a gift for someone on Valentine’s day, open to whatever I feel or envision. Recently, I received a request to paint “my thoughts on love,” completely open to my interpretation and vision, no other instructions or detailed preferences. I truly …

Right after I painted the Divine Mother piece, next up was a rooster to go on wall at the new MoSa’s Joint in Hagatna, my home away from home. Here is a play by play of the painting process, as well as a photo of the guys that came in and bought it (specifically the …

Painting turtles is no easy task. Ask anyone who has painted one. Especially for the first time. And especially if you haven’t painted anything in forever! These amazing ladies were such a fun group to paint with, and I admire their willingness to be open to the process. I am proud of every single one …

Click the link below or picture above to read the full details on how you can help support my IndieGoGo fundraising campaign to FINALLY open an actual art studio space in Hagatña, here on Guam. I recently painted a “Divine Mother” piece for myself, as my own sort of “guide” to keep on my wall, to …

My birthday is 12/12/84 at 12:12pm, and so I’ve always felt connected to the number 12. Another special connection is sharing that birthday (12/12) with my great-grandmother Agueda Johnston, who was a well-known woman here on Guam. While I have never really been much of a religious person, I do have a strong sense of …

So I was up late one night (I think it was new year’s day? or the 2nd?) and decided to just go ahead and paint the giant canvas sitting in my room. Over the course of several hours, the biggest latte stone I’ve ever painted emerged. I have been loving using the crosshatch style of …

Ready or not, here we come! Every day is a new day, and here we are at the start of a new year cycle. It’s important to remember other cycles in our lives though. Rhythms and routines are everywhere, in nature, our bodies, our behaviors. The way I have built my life in the last …

What a year of surprises! Between painting on a wedding dress, travel to Asheville, live art at the Electric Island Festival, receiving the award for Home-Based Business Champion of the year by the SBA, and so much more, it has been eventful to say the least! Looking back, these are some of my most memorable …

What a beautiful day we had at the Holiday Craft Fair yesterday! The turnout of vendors and guests was great, and the weather was perfect! Maybe a little windy for some of the vendors, but we never had a drop of rain, woohoo! We had over 70 vendors, and a crowd of about 1000 throughout …

The final piece of a recent commission collection is finished! A dramatic cat painting, done in a non-abstract style for once. Black, white and green are the palette and an alert kitty gives the staredown of both curiosity and readiness. Decided to sketch it first to try to get the proportions to look okay.  This was …

Some of you have asked if I’ll be selling any prints on metal at the Holiday Craft Fair this coming Sunday. Well the answer is YES, they just came in and I will be selling all except for one (the Lions, which is for display only). They are all shiny, smooth, mounted & ready to …

A recent commission project that came up was to do a Nutcracker painting as holiday decor, and a Sunflower painting. There is also a cat piece, but I haven’t started that one yet. That’s next! Here is the process for the Nutcracker & Sunflower pieces:

For those of you looking to acquire a piece of my art but in a print form, either on canvas, metal, or on greeting cards, pillows, shirts, duvet covers, tote bags, phone cases and more, here you go! I’ve compiled a bunch of screenshots from the print section of my site so you can get …

November has been quite a month!!! Here are the adventures in a photo-recap, including Guam scenery at the beach, on a jungle/cave hike, the moon, my dog, the kids, surfing adventures, art adventures, women in business conference, food gatherings with friends, and miscellaneous selfies and fun:

Hafa adai beautiful people of the world (yes, YOU)! I have an amazing array of original art pieces (all acrylic paintings on stretched canvas) available for sale. You can view them at http://CreativeIndeed.net/art or you can also arrange with me to see them in person (contact info below). I will be at the Holiday Craft Fair at …

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Luna Festival this weekend, even with all the rain we had! Thank you to everyone who supported this event in ANY way, even with just good vibes from across the world. THANK YOU. We had an amazing day full of creative arts and expression, with a …

Wow, I can’t believe it is here, that time of year again, when yet another (7th) annual Luna Festival is ready to go. You won’t want to miss it, so be at Jeff’s Pirates Cove on Sunday, October 25th, from noon-8pm for a jam-packed day of celebrating the creative arts on Guam. We have 70 …

Nature is seriously at the top of my list of “things” I love. Just sitting and being, enjoying the view, soaking up the peace and quiet, admiring the beauty in the simple things, like a leaf, or two fluttering butterflies… The moon rising, moss on a tree, a fading sunset by the beach, interesting cloud …

October’s Creative Session at Guma’ Tasa coffee shop/bar was really nice. Always relaxing, and we always simply CREATE. This month’s painting session included progress on a calming turtle piece, and some abstract work, different pieces inspired by a galaxy idea, earthy tones, dragon scales and purple blending, and a yellow flower.

A typhoon of art inspirations taking over my little studio room. Pulled everything out to get a good look at this sea of art inventory. Painted a couple new abstract pieces; a thick impasto-like abstract Guam sunset in blues and golds (16″x20″), and an abstract purplish flower piece (24″x36″). All acrylic paint. Also, I sketched …

I love getting messages like these! An update on the very first big taotaomo’na tree piece that I did: “It’s found its permanent resting place in Kingston, WA. It made it from Guam to Virginia for a couple years and is now in WA. Still our favorite painting!” -Andrea

Your help is needed! At $300, 15% and 28 days left. The budget is looking kind of grim at the moment. Even if everyone donated just $1, it would get us there. Thank you to those who have jumped in so far, and also to those who have shared this as well, you know who you …

I just finished a 2-piece painting project of a couple flowers that are native (or indigenous) to Guam and the Northern Marianas. The two featured are “niyoron” and “ifit,” in my artistic representation for a commissioned project. Here I show the painting process from start to finish:

This Saturday was the September Creative Session at Guma’ Tasa, and while we only had a couple people, it was an opportunity to really focus in on what I was creating. I wanted to create some kind of enchanted forest artwork, but with a Guam jungle setting instead.

Photo by David Zimms. Starting your own business is an intense undertaking. This post has been building in my mind for quite some time. There are many amazing points to sustaining your own solo-entrepreneur style business on Guam. However, there are also many challenges to getting yourself set up smoothly. It can be tricky if you are, for …

Adventures around the house, from the lush backyard jungle to the kitchen table with coffee getting to work. A million selfies, out and about at the Acoustic Attack Live local music showcase, experimenting with dragon scale makeup for my Luna Festival costume, crazy hair days upside down, with and without humidity. My friends’ super cute kid, …

Awesome night at Agana Shopping Center, where GAX (Guam Art Exhibit) held it’s Portrait themed opening night exhibit. Here are some photos I caught:

This weekend we had a very quiet Creative Session, but no shortage of creativity! Lots of imagination, hearts, color, wings, feathers, abstract shapes, fairy wings, and coffee, of course! I didn’t get as many photos as I hoped to, but here are the few I captured:  

Just as the title states: Skyscapes, Seascapes, Winescapes, Chill Sessions, Studio Shots & Surfboards are what you’ll find in this photo-journal blog post! Enjoy and cheers.

Hafa adai! This weekend I had the special honor of leading a Creative Session focusing on the healing power of art. Art has a natural way of being healing, simply through the act of creating. The creative process is something that happens in everyday life… You have an idea, or see something inspiring. You have …

So I recently listed my artwork for sale on Fine Art America, and am now able to offer high quality prints on a variety of things like canvas, metal, cards, pillows, duvet covers, tote bags, phone cases and more. I have been going through the process of getting everything all set up, and so far, …

A collection of photos from random adventures and musings over the last month. A little behind-the-scenes look into my wonderful wacky life including beach trips, night-out selfies, cool little shots of nature, piling slippers onto our cat, windy wild hair, bonfires, surf sessions and sunset skies.    

This week I hosted a private painting party at Guma’ Tasa with an amazing group of ladies. I loved watching all of their creations come to life on the canvas. It never ceases to amaze me, watching the unique process that every individual has. Here are some photos:

EIF was AWESOME!!! An epic night to remember (my sore legs are reminding me just how hard I danced that night) full of music, lights, art, dancing, and all around badassery. Every DJ killed it with their sets… and I might have a slight girl-crush on DJ Cookie. She freakin destroyed the place. Like, in …

Had some summer adventures already, cruising between work stuff, chilling with my boys, relaxing with friends, indulging in life, and finding creative inspiration everywhere. Loving life, appreciating the little things.

Big congrats and job well done by Acoustic Attack Guam, on their first big live event featuring original local music at the Sheraton Laguna Resort & Spa. If you aren’t familiar with Acoustic Attack, you can check out their Facebook page and YouTube channel, where Ryan Bustamante and his crew capture the talent of local …

June 6th was the 1st Saturday of the month, and that means: Creative Session at Guma’ Tasa! As usual, I provide all the supplies for you to come and try acrylic painting. Everyone brings their own image to create/recreate, and we encourage each other through the process. This month’s session was colorful! I always love …

On May 15th, typhoon Dolphin splashed over Guam, and while it wasn’t too destructive, we were left without power and water for almost a week. Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but definitely set me back in my business a bit! Had so much catching up to do, but I did …

Yay, another fun evening of art and creativity! The 1st Art Night at MoSa’s Joint Restaurant went on without a hitch, and turned out to be a fun evening for all. Big thanks to MoSa’s for opening up their space on a Sunday to do this special event. We want to make it a regular …

Last night I held a mom’s art & wine night at Guma’ Tasa coffeehouse, with a crowd of about 20 ladies, and it turned out amazing! Participants were encouraged to bring any image they’d like to paint, supplies were provided, an intro to the basics of how to start and guidance throughout the process was …

If you haven’t been to Saggan Kotturan Chamoru, you need to get up to this magical place asap! Located at Ipao (or Ypao) Point, the center is just up the hill from the Hilton Hotel in Tumon before the roundabout loop to Tamuning. This point is a power center that overlooks all of Tumon, and …

The Tumon Sands Art Gallery held its grand opening on May 7th, now open for business showcasing artworks for sale by Guam artists. The current participating artists are: Mark Murer, Monica Baza, Filamore P. Alcon, Desmond Mandell, Cielo Delos Reyes, Yeon Sook Park, Tiger Chang Hee, Moe Cotton, Tania Keachele, Mar-Vic Cagurangan, and Andrea Murer. …

Guam now has two charter schools: Guahan Academy School, and iLearn Academy, and the governor recently signed a proclamation for charter schools week on Guam. As a part of the festivities, the schools held an art contest called “Young Picasso” that would award the winners art prizes as well as mentorship sessions with a local …

Looking for an enjoyable mom’s night out? Creative Indeed is offering an art & wine night just for moms, facilitated by Michelle Pier, a local artist here on Guam. Simply bring an image you love, or pick from some of the images that will be available at the session, OR you can even just wing …

On Wednesday April 29th, the U.S. Small Business Association held it’s annual award ceremony along with its 25th anniversary celebration. Nine award-winners were recognized for their achievements in the small business world here on Guam. According to a Guam Pacific Daily News article, “Several individuals and families who were honored yesterday in the U.S. Small …

The opening night of Solace was held on Friday, May 1st at the CAHA Gallery. The art exhibit was created by Rubyjane Buhain-Redila, owner of Java Hut Cafe, based on her experience in producing a local film called The Madam. The film depicts the realities of human-trafficking, and Ruby plays the lead role. I wrote …

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 …

This year’s Electric Island Festival (EIF) on Guam will be featuring Michelle Pier, creating art live. Combining art and music is a match made in heaven. Electronic dance beats will be thumping, art in the making, and lights shining across the festival. I plan on using fluorescent paints of different kinds, to maximize the lighting …

Solace is an art exhibit inspired by locally-produced film project “The Madam,” depicting the realities of human trafficking and violence against women. Rubyjane Buhain-Redila, who starred in the film, is featuring her artwork with a few featured local artists (myself included) at the upcoming exhibit. Rubyjane shared this about her experience and reason for creating …

This weekend I held a BONUS Creative Session, an extra painting workshop this month. Normally sessions are held the first Saturday of each month, but I threw in another session this month, and might add more in the very near future. 🙂 We had a great time, I also created this little sunset piece, and …

This weekend was the Guam International Marathon. Friday and Saturday were the EXPO days, featuring registration booths, vendors from Guam businesses and artisans, and entertainment. I displayed a variety of my artworks, got a cool event shirt, and had some great conversations with some awesome people. It was inspiring to see how many people participate …

This Saturday was a full moon, lunar eclipse, and a painting party night! I had a private Creative Session with a wonderful group of ladies (and a curious kitty). They were inspired by a photo of an island and a turtle, so we let it evolve from there. My classes aren’t so much of an …

We celebrated Easter yesterday on Guam, and the weather was beautiful! It was fun day filled with a lot of colors, family, friends, and food. The kids also had fun playing the parachute game, as well as other adventures and mischief of course).            

April is in full effect, and today was kicked off with some painting fun at Guma’ Tasa. We had some abstract designs, scenery, and imaginative pieces created on the spot. Creative Sessions are held every 1st Saturday of the month at Guma’ Tasa. I provide supplies for acrylic painting, and you get to come and …

Another Rick’s Reef Classic in the books! The 8th annual surf contest featured a high number of competitors this year, and was a fun day for the whole family. Results, as posted from the Guahan Napu Facebook Page: 2015 Rick’s Reef Classic VIII surfing, body-boarding and stand-up paddle surfing contest winners (Barrigada, Guam –– Sunday, …

When I got back into painting in 2008, I started by creating a spiral, with one color. I needed the simplicity at the time, as painting with two babies to care for wasn’t easy to do. I gave myself permission to keep things really simple by starting with one color, one motion. It turned into …

A few weeks ago, I had a unique opportunity to paint my art onto a wedding dress modeled by Erin Wong, 2014 Miss Earth Guam for the Pacific Daily News Guam Bridal Guide. Big thanks to Hannah Iriarte for reaching out to me for this project. The concept is to show the art as if …

You may recall my previous post on the Coconut Fire Goddess painting I did. Well, she now has a twin! The Coconut Water Goddess painting has been created as a sister painting for two lovely ladies. Here are pics:                

Typhoon Bavi just missed Guam, passing north, but brought some fun and messy storm waves to Talofofo Bay. It was fun to surf, even if the waves weren’t that great. I spent 6 hours having a blast in the wild mess. We always have a good time at the Bay, especially when a bonfire follows …

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 …

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 …

February’s Creative Session was held this past Saturday (every 1st Saturday of the month) at Guma’ Tasa, and we had a record number of participants. We filled up tables and everyone created art together. Participants seemed to enjoy themselves, and also surprise themselves with some of their creations! Here are some photos from the session:

Due to popular demand, I have painted another rooster, or “gayu” as we call them in Chamorro here on Guam. I’m sure this won’t be the last, and in fact, this might be the start of a collection of pieces to showcase in an exhibit. A rooster exhibit! Here are some photos of the piece …

Today was the grand opening of the Gloria B. Nelson GPA/GWA multipurpose facility, and the unveiling of all the commissioned and installed artworks. Photography by John Barber Art by Frank Perez Art by Taliea Strohmeyer Art by Michelle Pier Art by Phil Card Art by Monica Baza Artist currently unknown Art by Mark Murer Art …

Now that I’ve cleared out the big pieces from my room, I finally got to start on some long-awaited pieces. The first one on the easel is “I Puti’on” (which is Chamorro for “the Star”), a commissioned piece. I really enjoyed this one, a lot of warm and cool contrasts with metallics throughout. The Star …

Pick up the latest FREE copy of Island Time Magazine at local establishments all over Guam. This issue features Creative Indeed and the artist behind it all, Michelle Pier. Thank you Island Time Magazine for the detailed article! Click photos for larger view.

Every 1st Saturday of the month, I hold Creative Sessions (a painting workshop) at Guma’ Tasa, a coffeehouse in Mangilao here on Guam. The sessions are designed to be a fun, supportive environment to experiment with acrylic painting. It is not a fine art how-to kind of class, more of a free expression style class. …

On Friday evening January 9th, the Guahan Artists featured their work in an exhibit at the CAHA Gallery. “Hasso: Artists in Memoriam”, was organized by Filamore Palomo Alcon, owner of the Guam Gallery of Art at the Chamorro Village. It was a “Night of Remembrance” indeed. Artists and ancestors who have gone before us were …

Whew! This Holiday Season has been packed with fun memories. Had a great birthday celebration with friends, we did outdoor movies via projector (complete with blankets and popcorn and floating lanterns!), celebrated Christmas with family, chilled with friends at the pool, spent days and days surfing at Talofofo Bay and elsewhere, rang in the new …

Create the life you love to live! Creativity is all about where you put your attention. Your attention is the most precious thing you own, and the highest quality gift you can give to anyone or anything in your life. Give your pure and full attention to what you love, and it will grow. Let it …

The 2014 Holiday Craft Fair, organized by Michelle Pier of Creative Indeed, was a success! Hundreds (estimated over 1000) of guests came through Jeff’s Pirates Cove to enjoy the holiday shopping in the open atmosphere down south. The weather was beautiful, and over 50 local vendors showcased their goods and services all day long. Raffle …

A couple recent paintings I did, the first two were spontaneous, the third a commissioned piece. The “Abundant Joy” tree, was a piece I did as a challenge from a friend on a difficult day. I was having a hard time emotionally and she challenged me to put in into a painting. It wasn’t what …

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 …

On behalf of Creative Indeed, I would like to take this moment to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported this year’s Luna Festival at Jeff’s Pirates Cove. The event was held yesterday, Sunday the 26th, from noon to 8pm. Well over 1000 people came to enjoy the festivities, many who came in …

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 …

Visit Guma’ Tasa in Mangilao, Guam throughout the month of October into early November to see artworks displayed by Myracle Mugol and Clarissa Torres, in their exhibit: Deviants. The duo showcase a variety of paintings, drawings, photography and more, on a unique newspapered wall.

In celebration of humanities month, Guam CAHA is hosting a local exhibit with various artists from Guam displaying their works of art. You can visit Guam CAHA to see the exhibit through the month of October.

The latest commission artwork by Michelle Pier, a 4’x6′  acrylic painting on canvas titled “Infinite Love,” was documented from start to finish in this time-lapse video:

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 …

From now until December, you can visit Aji-Ichi Japanese Restaurant in Tumon to view a collection of my original artwork on display. Every piece is for sale. The opening night of the exhibit will be Tuesday September 16th at 6pm. OPENING NIGHT:

An earthy commission piece. Acrylic on stretched canvas, 16″x20″ titled “Strength & Light.”

This piece is a special one to me. It reminds me of my childhood, exploring some of Guam’s jungles, going on little wandering adventures and finding magical spots like this one. Latte stones hiding amongst the trees and foliage, a sunlit pathway…

A recent commission piece: An East Coast fall/autumn scene, large rock boulder and trees turning color, with blue & grey sky behind.

A recent commission piece: A blue & gold sunset, abstract, with impasto effect.

On Friday August 22nd, the Soroptimist International of Guam hosted its 3rd annual Silibrasion Famalao’an event at the Sheraton on Guam. The event is a celebration of women in the arts on Guam, and proceeds go towards Erica’s House (a family visitation center). This year’s theme was “Swinging Back to the 40s.” An amazing concert …

  VISIT SILIBRASION FAMALAO’AN ON FACEBOOK for more photos, videos & updates. Guam’s top female artists are coming together once again to celebrate women in the arts on Guam, while contributing toward Erica’s House. You can expect a mindblowing concert put on by some of Guam’s best female musicians including: Gen Advincula, Rachel Esteves, Christine …

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? …

I’ve been gradually collecting and taking images of Guam’s local murals and street art, to showcase the more attractive walls and buildings on Guam. There are plenty of “eye sores” here on Guam, abandoned & dilapidated buildings, junk yards, and garbage, but I try to find the beauty instead. The art. And there is plenty …

VISIT OFFICIAL LUNA FESTIVAL PAGE HERE Hafa adai! Creative Indeed is putting together its 6th annual Luna Festival for the creative arts community on Guam. This unique event serves as a platform to showcase Guam’s diverse array of local talent and bring together the different creative disciplines of our island. The Luna Festival is a …

The Uffizi Virtual Museum is here until September 13th, open everyday from 10am-8pm at the Plaza by Outrigger in Tumon, 2nd floor above Underwater World. This endeavor “Bridge Continents – Connect Cultures” has been made possible through the Guam Council of the Arts and Humanities Agency (CAHA) and supporting sponsors. The works are an amazing …

Today I attended the 1st day of the 2014 Recon event at the Agana Shopping Center here on Guam. I love costumes & art of all kinds. I had fun seeing everyone’s characters. So much talent and imagination. A big feature of the event was the presence of Steve Blum, the “king of anime,” famous …

Finally got a chance to stop in and check out Opake, a well-known art & skate shop here on Guam. I don’t skate, but my brother Shane does, so does my son and a whole bunch of friends. I do create art though, and appreciate ALL art. I love me some quality graffiti art and …

It has been quite the wet July, complete with a couple storm scares, birthdays, surfing, Liberation Day parade, nights out after the storm, and other shenanigans. Some random imagery from our rainy season adventures here on Guam…

The GAX~ Guam Art Exhibit festivities continue! Saturday evening was Live Art Night, right alongside the Guam Visitors’ Bureau hosted BBQ Block Party in Tumon. The road was closed and Guam residents and tourists alike roamed the streets checking out the numerous bbq vendors. There was entertainment going on, and of course, we had the …

Creative Sessions are held every 1st Saturday of the month at Guma’ Tasa in Mangilao, Guam, from 9-11am. Fee is $30 and includes all acrylic painting supplies. We had a good time, here are photos from this month’s session:

Oh what a night! An epic evening for the books indeed. I stole away my girl Amanda to come with me to the GAX VII (Guam Art Exhibit) opening night and the premier of the film Talent Town, a Muña Bros production. The film is a documentary  about what creative life is like for Guam’s …

  The 7th installation of the Guam Art Exhibit (GAX) opens Thursday July 3rd, beginning with a limited premier screening of the Muña Bros. production “Talent Town,” a feature-length documentary on Guam’s creative arts industry. The film begins at 6pm at the Tumon Plaza, 2nd floor next to Underwater World. Tickets are $10 and seating …

I’ve been meaning to paint another rooster (or known better on Guam as Gåyu), so I whipped up this piece two days ago.

Painted this Moonlit Sea piece last week, as I felt like following the flow of the rainy grey weather. When life gets you down, just keep creating.

iFit Guam just held its grand opening this weekend, and it was a blast! I was one of the mural artists who painted up some of their warehouse walls, so I was there displaying my artwork. They also held a Countershot Kickboxing demo, a free-throw contest, fitness extraordinaire Billy “Zinja” Navarette gave demos of the …

Every summer the Marianas Yacht Club holds a 1-week sailing class for kids on Guam. They learn basic water and sailing skills, jammed into 5 days of fun. My 8 year old son took advantage of the first year they are offering a scholarship to a couple kids based on an essay contest on why …

On my way home from visiting with a friend, I decided at the last second to pull over to wait and catch the sunset. Found a lovely lone flower on the beach too. Turned out to be a beautiful mini adventure. Glad I followed that spontaneous urge.

Always seems to be a good time had by all at Guma’ Tasa coffee shop. Last night featured “Illus-DRE-ted” the opening art exhibit by Andrea Grajek, a talented local artist. Her work is featured with Nihi, a local kids TV show, in “The House that Jose Built” a book authored by Cara Flores Mays, throughout …

Went into painting mode today, and finished these two pieces, a colorful abstract wave, and the guåsali flower native to Guam. Had fun using my palette knife, it’s been awhile since I’ve played with these tools. Creative experimentation… The abstract wave is 16″x20″ and the Guåsali is 24″x24″ and both will be available for sale.

Huge thank you to Soroptimist International of Guam (SIG), I am humbled and extremely appreciative of this $500 donation to go toward this year’s Luna Festival. It’s funny, because in recent months I’d been debating whether or not to continue holding the festival. I told myself I’d done it for 5 years, I could either stop …

Here are photos of the process from start to finish of this commission painting I just completed. It is a beach scene, and while it isn’t a specific spot painted in its accuracy, the image was based off of a photo of some waves breaking at a particular surf spot on Guam. I gave it …

Throughout the month of May, Yeon Sook Park and other visiting artists from Korea’s Foreign Exchange Art Association showcased their artwork at the Guam CAHA gallery in Hagatna. This huge collection of beautiful works is best seen in person, to capture the details, textures and presence of the artists’ pieces.

Guma’ Tasa Coffee Shop presents the Artisan Collective Series: A showcase of Guam’s local musicians and artisans. The showcases will be going on every Saturday through May and the summer, kicking off the Summer Artisan Program for Teens. The program will begin it’s first session in June, and will offer workshops to teens who want …

This weekend I participated in a 3-day event called Youth for Youth LIVE, a conference here on Guam for middle and high school students to experience outlets for living positive lifestyles. I held Creative Session workshops each day, and the students created collaborative paintings together. Even though the workshops were titled “Express Yourself” and focused …

John F. Kennedy High School art students exhibited over 200 pieces at Cars Plus showroom, beginning Friday May 16th. The exhibit will be up until the following Friday, May 23rd. Go and check it out, there are some amazing works, and all of these students worked hard. Support up and coming artists!

Creative Indeed & Guam Coffee Company would like to congratulate Mr. Ben Quinata, who won 1st place & $500 in the Art Competition we held with the theme “Plant the Seeds of Our Heritage Among Our Children.” His piece “Rebirth” won the majority vote from the judging panel, and was quite popular among the people’s …

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 …

The latest commission piece I’m working on is for a fiery little princess who just turned 1 year old. This is a piece that she can “grow into” and cherish for years. I think it captures her fun-loving nature.

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 …

Here are the final 8 submissions as part of the art competition hosted by Guam Coffee Company and Creative Indeed. Please give your vote by liking and/or commenting on the photos. We will be taking into consideration the “people’s choice” both here on Creative Indeed’s page, as well as on Guam Coffee Company’s Facebook page …

I’m just going to let the photos of the paintings do the talking for this post.

Here is the field segment of the video project I am working on with James Davis, a local filmmaker, cinematographer, & director here on Guam. He offered to collaborate on a mini documentary on me and my art. This painting was done/inspired by the fields of Talofofo, down on the Malojloj side of Guam.

Here on Guam, we didn’t really get to see much of the blood moon lunar eclipse because of the timing and cloudiness. Some friends and I took our kids down to “1st Beach” in Ipan here on Guam. The kids had fun… after they gave up whining about the bugs and fighting with each other for …

For those with a fire in their heart that may feel dimmed at times, but always still a spark, waiting for life to breathe it into a flame, a full on blaze of unstoppable life force energy. Treat this power with love, respect & nurturing. Use it for creation, not destruction. Channel that intensity with …

Awesome fun down at Talofofo Bay, as always. Here are some photos from the day:

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 …

Today I had an adventurous Creative Session. =) I attempted to paint this dark horse. I just love the image so much, and horses have been calling to me lately. Here’s the photo I was inspired by:   Here’s my painting attempt. I’m still learning & practicing, horse features are tricky with paint!   At …

  8 FINALISTS CHOSEN TO MOVE FORWARD: Caroline Baal Kenneth Leon Guerrero Lance Osborn Ben Quinata Omron Soto Viktoria Sayrs Ubeng Torres Peter Vaughan  

I love photography, capturing images is a beautiful art form, whether digital or handcrafted. Recently, I was offered to do an art-themed photoshoot by Robert D. Camacho, a wonderful local photographer here on Guam. It was a lot of fun. I don’t have any real modeling experience, but this experiment was awesome, not too shabby?! …

This past week the Hui Nalu Ocean Club collaborated with Guam Visitors Bureau to bring a group of junior pro surfer girls to the island. Dax McGill, Tatiana Weston-Webb, Bailey Nagy, Kobie Enright and Reika Noro came to help out with the surf camp at the Onward Agana Beach Resort, as well hold the 1st ladies …

iFit Guam is a new sports and fitness facility opening soon on Guam, and they are looking for artists to come and leave their mark on the walls of the warehouse. The space is big, full of floor to ceiling cement canvas waiting to be transformed into art. I have accepted the challenge. Here are …

I recently installed a finished commissioned painting of an ocean lagoon scene on Guam. It is a partial representation of Alupang Cove in Tamuning. Much of the imagery (like the tree) were added via intuition, for many purposes such as color and grounding. I had a collective of images in my mind of the place, through …

This weekend I had the pleasure of attending the “Guam Is Good” Wine, Food & Art Festival put on by the Edward M. Calvo Cancer Foundation. The annual event was held at Cars Plus Guam and gathered a very packed crowd this year. The food and wine were amazing, and there were wonderful artworks to …

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 …

My latest creations include a mermaid piece titled “Honor Your Soul’s Desire” for the annual Women’s Art Show put on by Soroptimist International of Guam, and a rooster piece titled “I Gayo” for the “Guam is Good” Wine, Food & Art Festival put on by the Edward M. Calvo Foundation. Here they are (ignore my …

Another successful artsy day at Guma’ Tasa! Had a nice small group today, creating cool pieces together. We discussed challenges, fears, ideas, tips, and encouragement. Here are some photos of the creative process today:

A visual recap of my night out at the Swirl, Sniff, Sip event this past week. Essentially, it was a fundraiser for PBS Guam, including wine tasting and art auction. Had a ton of fun, took my close friend along for the fun:

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 …

What a beautiful full moon we just had! From where I live we get to watch it rise on the ocean horizon. And this full moon falls under the Tumaiguini moon cycle. The other day I caught a few shots of beautiful waves at a local surf spot. No one out! The photos don’t show …

This Saturday February 15th at Guma’ Tasa, Lucas Storts launched his solo exhibit: Guamania. I am really glad I made it to the opening night, always a good time at Guma’ TASA. What I love about Luke’s Guamania exhibit is that it really showcases Guam in the way that you see and experience it on …

Hafa adai! Creative Indeed and Guam Coffee Co. are proud to announce that we are coming together to bring the local community of Guam a fun art competition. Guam is full of talent everywhere you turn, and we want to give local artists a chance to feature their artwork with the possibility of walking away …

Yay! The Kids Art Session  was a success today. Every 3rd Saturday of the month, Creative Indeed offers a Kids’ Art Session at Jeff’s Pirates Cove. The fee is $15 and includes supplies. The session is lead by myself- Michelle Pier or Ms. Michelle – and Dr. Betty Frain or Ms. Betty. It is an …

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 …

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 …

Here are my latest pieces, commission pieces except for the third one:

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 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 …

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   …

I’ve been in the painting vortex, turning out piece after piece. Here are the latest:

You asked for it and you got it! I have finally printed postcards of my original artwork, and they are packaged and ready. This first set I have printed is a set of 5 different cards, each with their own description on the back of the card. Here are each of the cards that you …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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! …

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 …

A dark, rich, passionate piece. Communion as I see it, the merging of physical and nonphysical, through one or more beings, in this case, two flowers as one. “Communion” 24″x30″ acrylic on canvas Email inspiredshell@gmail.com if interested in this piece.

Got pulled into a wave of light painting this one…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

The waterfall symbolizes effortlessness. Powerful, graceful flow. Skillfully moving around that which is often seen as an obstacle. The water finds its way around, creating art out of the rock standing before its path. Cascading beauty, into a pool of calm. I have been experiencing a theme of letting go, patience, trust, graceful powerful flow, …

This piece came together rather quickly. I was in the middle of painting the latest giant spirit tree, and was feeling stuck. Was craving a different painting, so I put aside the big canvas and pulled out a 24″x30″ frame and began painting. I knew I wanted to do a wave, and the latte stones …

Last week I had the privilege of visiting the new MoSa’s Joint restaurant opening soon here on Guam, to scope out the design and get a feel for what kind of art I will put up on their walls. The Joint is expected to open the 2nd week of August, according to MOnique Genereaux and …

This painting was brought to me (after a custom piece was commissioned and loved!) with the request to give it a boost, a facelift if you will. The painting would likely go in the same room that the Tree of Grace would, so I decided to continue with the earthy magical tree concept.

  A commissioned piece as a birthday present for one lucky mama of four lucky boys. A beautiful relationship, and beautiful meaning behind the painting. The four latte stones represent the four boys, a foundation of strength, love, and faith. Scenery from Apaca point in Agat, Guam, a beloved spot that reminds mom of home. …

This piece is titled Tree of Grace, a custom intuitive artwork. 16″x20″ acrylic on stretched canvas.    

Living on Guam has its perks, like everyday access to the bluest of blue Pacific ocean! We have been enjoying the ocean, fishing, surfing, swimming, playing in the sand, going on the sailboat, and enjoying the company of a ton of dolphins. If interested in booking a sailing charter on the Rubicon, my dad’s boat, …

Here is the 3rd of 100 latte stones that I will be painting as a part of my latest project 100 Latte Stones in 1 Year. 12″x36″ acrylic on stretched canvas

It is a bittersweet feeling to end my exhibit at Pika’s Cafe. The experience has been amazing, and quite lucrative for me as their featured artist. I have sold more paintings through this exhibit than any other, ever. I have made a lot of contacts, and have had a lot of fun painting, painting, and …

I want to take a break from my current project and offer up a custom painting just for YOU. What do you envision? Bold, colorful, abstract, scenic, smooth, textured, metallic, soothing, striking? Have a plan? Want a surprise? Want to gift someone you love with a painting that represents their soul energy? Sizes & Prices: …

Here is the 2nd of 100 latte stones that I will be painting as a part of my latest project 100 Latte Stones in 1 Year. Painted upside down so that any drippiness would go upward. Earthy color dabbing and blending… Ta da! Commentary from the Video Blog

Summer surfing on Guam…definitely not peak season, but great for kids! I still enjoy surfing every once in awhile, but I am also happy to chill on the beach and watch others enjoy the water. I’ve been having fun trying to get some good footage of my son, my little surf grom. He’s had fun …

The other day my older son was out surfing with his dad and friends. My little one came with me to my monthly radio show and the day evolved into date for the two of us. It was nice to spend some fun time with him, I want to do the same with his brother …

Here is the 1st of 100 latte stones that I will be painting as a part of my latest project 100 Latte Stones in 1 Year.

Just finished a piece called “Flourishing” today. Took video footage and made a time-lapsed movie.

Took a walk with the boys at Ipan Beach. Had the place to ourselves, love midweek, midday beach visits! We walked barefoot (okay mostly me) on the sand and then onto the rocks, along the grassy path, spotted some fish, a sea bird, and looped around to Jeff’s Pirates’ Cove, and walked back to our …

Today my 5 year old and I went to visit the Amot Taotao Tano farm in Dededo here on Guam. A friend is working there part time for an internship, so we went up to help transfer some Shiso plants. On the Amot Taotao Tano website, it states: The Amot Taotao Tano Farm is there to try …

The awesome thing about working for yourself, making your own schedule, AND homeschooling, means we get to go to the beach any day we want, and we can avoid the weekend crowds if we wish. So on a quiet Wednesday, we headed down to Talofofo Bay for a family beach day. Some friends came down …

Earlier this week we spontaneously decided to finally check out the Talofofo caves. I hadn’t been there since I was a kid, and my boys recently expressed an interest in going up there. It was awesome! I forgot just how many caves there are, and what a cool adventure it is to explore. We will …

This week I started a Facbeook group called Living, Learning, Raising Guam: Resources & Support for families on Guam. It is a place for parents, families, teachers, and anyone who has great ideas and resources for living and learning on Guam. It is a place to share, to ask questions, to seek support, to find ideas …

Looking for some fun ideas for your family to get into this summer on Guam? I’ve done some looking, and here are some of the programs, camps, and other opportunities that I’ve come across: Inetnon Gefpa’go- Manhoben Escape Summer Program                               …

Brought to you by Guma Mami Inc., the 14th annual Creative Spirits Art Exhibit will be held next Friday, June 7th from 6pm-9pm at the Nissan Infinity Gallery in Upper Tumon, Guam. Guma Mami Inc. provides services and resources to disabled residents of Guam. They offer art workshops and opportunities to develop art skills while …

Artworks by me, and participants at our weekly Creative Sessions from May 2013:

When the weekend was over, we decided to begin it again by starting our 2-day hotel stay at the Guam Reef. The room stay was part of partial trade worked into the art commission project I did for the hotel lobby, an example of how you can get creative with your business and life transactions. …

ALSO CHECK OUT PART 2 As I drive around Guam my eye is caught by painted bus stops every day. I admire the creativity, the variety, and the effort to beautify previously run-down or graffitied bus stops. If I had it my way, we’d beautify all the buildings on the island this way. If you, …

Whoohoo! Thank you to Scott Hagen, who bought out my entire Pika’s Cafe exhibit. I am super grateful, and hope that the paintings bring color and life to his family’s home. We left the walls bare for the weekend, and then Monday morning I brought in the last of my finished pieces in stock. Now …

What a wild week! Fun in the sun, beach park, painting, yacht club, surf contest, surf class.

As shared on their Facebook page, the Guam Art Exhibit (GAX) announces: Coming Soon in May, Guam Art Exhibit 6. Stay tuned to our facebook for details. Interested artists, especially if you are new to GAX please e-mail us at guamartexhibit@gmail.com.

Another awesome Easter egg hunt, bbq and family/friends FUN. Tons of super yummy food, colorful eggs, outfits, flowers, and kids. This seems to be the one gathering of the year that we get a different variety of friends and family who make it out to Talofofo for this holiday. The kids played outside in the …

Here is PART 5 to the Guam Reef Hotel Project. (You can also check back to PART 1 and PART 2 and PART 3 and PART 4 to see from the beginning). It has been a serendipitous series of events that led up to the project’s birth. There are so many parallels to this story, it will probably sound too good …

This past Sunday I attended (and helped host) a witchy weekend retreat with 12 other magical sisters (so 13 of us altogether) and it was so nourishing and energizing. Exactly what we all needed. We took care of each other by trading gifts. One gave herbal henna hair treatments (and henna on one pregnant belly). …

I love photography just about as much as I love painting. Over the years, I’ve gotten way more comfortable with being in photos and also taking self-portraits, especially as I’ve had to do so for my website and other projects requiring a photo and artist bio. It is weird at first writing about yourself and …

Yesterday’s Creative Session was Rainbow-themed! Rainbows of all kinds, shapes, forms, AND colors. What would YOUR rainbow look like? Traditional? Abstract? Scenic? Symbolic? Tiny? Huge? Earthy? Neon? Participants from yesterday’s session had a great time creating their rainbows, myself included. Here is a photo-journey of the session:

As shared on their facebook event page: The Isla Center for the Arts at the University of Guam is proud to announce the opening of the exhibition Creative Hands: Selected Works by Local Artists from January 24 to February 22, 2013. This biennial exhibition will be the eleventh in a series of juried exhibits since …

Java Hut is a local coffee shop on Guam, and they’ve recently started hosting open mic sessions every Friday & Saturday from 5-8pm. It started out just on Fridays but has been so popular they had to add another day! Poets, musicians, comedians, all are welcome. The Java Hut recently won the GuamBlog’s “Best Coffee …

Get ready to bid farewell to 2012 in style. The Extravagant New Year’s Eve party at the Sheraton Laguna Resort will feature a spectacular 10-piece female music group: The Dollhouse, who will be leading us into 2013 in glitzy rockin’ extravagant fashion. Creative Indeed will be hosting a live art exhibit, featuring some funky sexy …

http://bluempacific.org/ Our Mission “Bluem Pacific” comes unique with a mission to promote culture and positive storytelling through the eyes of our local filmmakers. Bluem also works to provide educational awareness opportunities,in hopes to broaden the skill set necessary for effective and positive storytelling through film. Stories of culutre, environmental care, values and positive development, are the …

The 5th installment of the the GAX-Guam Art Exhibit will kick off its opening night November 15th, 2012, on the 2nd floor of the The Plaza in Tumon (next to DNA Evolution). The event will continue through December 1st. Here is the schedule & info. I don’t know how many pieces I’ll be submitting this …

Hafa adai! So the 2012 Luna Festival was held this past weekend at Jeff’s Pirates’ Cove, and overall the event was another successful outlet for many creative souls on Guam. Several hundred people came to support their fellow artists, dancers, musicians, crafters, entrepreneurs, magicians, poets, speakers, writers, photographers, videographers, and more.  It’s funny because it …

Just want to throw a few thoughts out there in regards to the concerns of the beautiful island that has been my home since birth, Guam, or Guahan. First, I am grateful to those who continue to read up on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and related documents, and stay on top of important issues …

Facebook Event Page QUICK FACTS *A creativity festival: celebrating art, music, crafts, imagination, community, nature, dance, poetry and everyday magic. *Come in costume, enjoy great food & drinks and interactive entertainment, & vendors displaying and selling goods & services. *Saturday, October 20th, 2012 from 12 noon until 8pm *At Jeff’s Pirates Cove in Ipan, Talofofo, …

5/4/12 UPDATE: Added photos!!! The opening night was a success! There were a ton of people and the art was amazing. I feel blessed to be part of such a creative community! Photos added at the bottom of this page. Scroll down to check it out. *This was truly an amazing experience for me, mostly …