About Me
Hi there - Here's my bio in case you're interested.
Writing-
I've been writing since my college days in the 60's, when I got a BS in Journalism at Boston University. Since then my writing has taken many forms including long and short non-fiction essays; poetry; journaling; fictionalized autobiography; and travelogues. - Obviously being a true "journalist" just wasn't for me......
Art-
Art has been part of my life since childhood, and has included watercolor/oil/acrylic painting; cartooning/caricature; photography; clay sculpture; 3D paper constructions/collage/card-making; fabric and paper doll-making; model-making.
I'd say the artwork I’m most “proud” of were exhibit design, fabrication, and installation for two art galleries and three museums in California.
For the museums, I also illustrated exhibit flyers, brochures and newsletters; a hands-on K-12 science program manual; and a handout-book for a natural science exhibit "Life Underground". I was assistant designer for an exhibit, “Step Into Our Pond”, and I planned, designed and helped install my own experiential exhibit "To Touch the Earth".
Travel-
I've also been an avid traveler since childhood and (so far) have visited 23 countries and 33 US states (or is it 34?). Photographing and writing about these trips has been a great source of inspiration.
Psych-
Along with an MA in Adolescent Psychology, all these experiences sharpened my focus on multi-cultural and social issues; psychology; person-centered education; giftedness and creativity.
Shortly after earning the MA I created a program for teens called the “Synergy Projects”, based on my thesis research which confirmed that each individual creates and learns differently. The very talented participants chose a variety of themes, then we created multi-media environments to share with the public. It was truly an inspiring experience, and reinforced my belief that young people are our best (and maybe only) hope of saving our planet and its diverse cultures and people!
Ultimately I was moved to write a book entitled "Sophia Sees the World", about travel as a way to explore the inner (and outer) aspects of one's life, including self-discovery, and learning to see the world with open eyes and a more open heart and mind.
Since then I've written three of the five books planned for a "Sophia Sees the World......" series.
Would love to hear from you, get feedback! Anna
Writing-
I've been writing since my college days in the 60's, when I got a BS in Journalism at Boston University. Since then my writing has taken many forms including long and short non-fiction essays; poetry; journaling; fictionalized autobiography; and travelogues. - Obviously being a true "journalist" just wasn't for me......
Art-
Art has been part of my life since childhood, and has included watercolor/oil/acrylic painting; cartooning/caricature; photography; clay sculpture; 3D paper constructions/collage/card-making; fabric and paper doll-making; model-making.
I'd say the artwork I’m most “proud” of were exhibit design, fabrication, and installation for two art galleries and three museums in California.
For the museums, I also illustrated exhibit flyers, brochures and newsletters; a hands-on K-12 science program manual; and a handout-book for a natural science exhibit "Life Underground". I was assistant designer for an exhibit, “Step Into Our Pond”, and I planned, designed and helped install my own experiential exhibit "To Touch the Earth".
Travel-
I've also been an avid traveler since childhood and (so far) have visited 23 countries and 33 US states (or is it 34?). Photographing and writing about these trips has been a great source of inspiration.
Psych-
Along with an MA in Adolescent Psychology, all these experiences sharpened my focus on multi-cultural and social issues; psychology; person-centered education; giftedness and creativity.
Shortly after earning the MA I created a program for teens called the “Synergy Projects”, based on my thesis research which confirmed that each individual creates and learns differently. The very talented participants chose a variety of themes, then we created multi-media environments to share with the public. It was truly an inspiring experience, and reinforced my belief that young people are our best (and maybe only) hope of saving our planet and its diverse cultures and people!
Ultimately I was moved to write a book entitled "Sophia Sees the World", about travel as a way to explore the inner (and outer) aspects of one's life, including self-discovery, and learning to see the world with open eyes and a more open heart and mind.
Since then I've written three of the five books planned for a "Sophia Sees the World......" series.
Would love to hear from you, get feedback! Anna
