Love Letter to Life 03.01.2026 Pure Light

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Light, My dear friend, Virginia King, passed peacefully from this world on 02.26.2026. Her beaming smile and loving spirit will always shine through the people who love her, rainbows, and stars. She and I shared the intimacy of a deep friendship and the complex journey of living with cancer. Virginia did this with grace, humor, brilliance and encouragement: “Be Brave, Pamela”.
Within me and all around me forever, I love you, Vee.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Photo of Virginia at the Dwan Light Sanctuary, New Mexico

Love Letter to Life 02.25.2026 Inside-Out Exhibit

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, I have the privilege of exhibiting my new work at Santa Fe Community College. These pieces are part of the ongoing project, Inside-Out. Here is the exhibit’s description:

The project, “Inside-Out,” captures my journey through the complex chemical and emotional landscape of cancer treatment. As an artist living with cancer, my life took a dramatic turn on January 14, 2020 when I received a dual diagnosis of two forms of Stage 4 Lymphoma. This diagnosis marked the beginning of a profound transformation in my life, as I navigated a series of challenging treatments, including chemotherapy, stem cell replacement, immunotherapy, and participation in a clinical trial. I created a series of paintings and drawings coinciding with each new treatment.

Through this project, Inside – Out, I aim to share my experiences and insights, shedding creative light on the intersection of art and healing in the face of adversity.

You are invited to see the exhibit at Santa Fe Community College, Fine Arts Building, 6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87508

Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Love Letter to Life 02.17.2026 Be Brave

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, My dear friend, Virginia, who is in hospice, sat up and said to me, “Be Brave….” Specific projects were discussed including the Love Letters. She had been reading, editing, and helping me move forward to publish. I find it challenging to write and make art with the depth of grief I feel but I am creating, I am being brave.
I enter the Chinese New Year of the Fire Horse in the sunrise of renewed intention and the sunset of my friend’s love.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Collage 02.09.2026

Love Letter to Life 02.13.2026 Safe Harbor

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, My creative spirit is currently diving deep into the energy of the moment, moving acrylic ink over Yupo Paper. I am absorbed in this process. It feels comforting during a time of personal grief and world chaos. A close friend is in the last stage of life and I have the privilege of being by her side. My studio is a safe harbor .
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Acrylic Ink on Yupo Paper 02.09.2026

Love Letter to Life 02.09.2026 Reverence

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, I am feeling a deep reverence for You, Life, the energy that flows through all beings and connects us. I am comforted and energized by this invisible Life Force made visible through each of us and everything, here and beyond.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Sumi Ink 02.02.2026

Love Letter to Life 02.05.2026 Mid-Winter

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, I see we are six weeks into winter and, happily, only six weeks until Spring. Feeling a little more energy today. Squiggles showing up in painting. I will gratefully enjoy it.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Sumi Ink 2.02.2026

Love Letter to Life 02.03.2026 Recovering

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, I told myself “7 days of rest is plenty” to feel better. The cold/flu said “sorry but I want to keep sleeping”. Another 7 days of rest was needed. The fatigue and cold symptoms are lifting. Friday, I cancelled a trip east to be with my daughter. Today, I will go to the studio, conscious of my body. Easy Does It.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Collage 01.17.2026

Love letter to Life 01.26.2026 Listen and Look

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, Today I can go to work at the campus studio. My body has rested and is healing after 7 days of quiet. Time to re-enter the world, listen to my muse, and create some art. No big expectations. Small notes. Movement. Grateful to feel everything. What a week.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Collage 01.17.2026

Love Letter to Life 01.23.2026 WHAH!

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, I have a whopper cold since Wednesday. Laying around with a congested head, body aches and fatigue. No energy to work in home studio. No going to campus and new class today. I go from bed to the couch back to bed. Watching The West Wing and thankful for 7 seasons. I wish Martin Sheen was our president.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Watercolor 01.15.2026