Dear Life, So good to be back in my campus studio and start a new series of watercolors. I am grateful for the simple lesson learned over years of practice: bring the body and the mind will follow. Sometimes my mind is way too noisy about life. Work quiets it, thankfully! Sit at the table, open up the paints, pick up a brush, and land on the paper. Magic happens!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Watercolor and Ink Pen 08.24.2026
Dear Life, My daughter and I had a farewell dinner a week ago. My two weeks in CT went fast and I headed back to Santa Fe. This photo reminds me of the heart shared between mother and daughter, the love of family and friends, and the places we call home. I deeply know that no matter where I am in the world, “home” is in my heart, and there is no measure of miles that separates me from loved-ones. We are one.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Tracy and PRM 08.03.2026
Dear Life, A shout out to Lynn, from Durango, who helped me with my bag on fast-moving escalators in Dallas Airport. Thank you!
I am home in Santa Fe after a terrific vacation. It takes 48 hours to get my “altitude legs” coming from sea level to 7200 feet in the mountains. The drill for the next 48 hours is to drink lots of water, food shop, wash the car, and look at all the photos from the past two weeks. I will go to my campus studio and say hello to friends. Breathe and walk and appreciate it all.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Home Studio
Dear Life, I look at all the photos of family and friends in CT and feel joy. There’s been many wonderful gatherings over meals, picnics, going to the beach, theater, museums, visiting studios, music, bike races and playing card games nightly. Laughter with my siblings, their spouses, my daughter, my grandkids, nieces and their husbands and their kids. My heart is full of love and gratitude. And the happiness of winning at cards tonight!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, Having a great time visiting with friends in NYC and CT. Jay Dee Daugherty met Arlene and I in NYC. Walked through MOMA and had dinner. Saw a Broadway play. Pure fun. Visited the renovated factory buildings in Bridgeport. Impressive studios, restaurants, and art businesses bringing the neighborhoods to life. Had lunch at the harbor with a friend, John Bygott, who I met in Santa Fe. He tried to sell me the idea to move back to CT. If only I could live in both places!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, Yesterday, I went to the NYC and Brooklyn Museum. Saw the Iris van Herpen Exhibit “featuring Haute Couture dresses exploring perception and sensory perception”. Amazing installations. Go see it! Today, going to Mystic CT for an Art Fair with over 200 artists. Love being with family. Having a wonder-filled time!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, After a day of travel, I arrived in CT. Laughed with my sister and brother-in-law over dinner while telling them adventure stories: falling on the up escalator in Dallas Airport while rushing to make connection (thank you, Angel Chad, who helped me stand up and together), the Rental Car shuttle driving so far through Astoria, Queens, I thought I was getting kidnapped, and then me taking my rental car, ZIA SOUL, through the carwash at the pick-up lot because it had bird poop all over it. A worker ran over and said, “You can’t do that!” Well, I already had and the car was now clean. A necessity. Welcome Home!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Hydrangea, Open Door, Mailbox Flowers, and Arlene’s Paintings of Loved Ones
Dear Life, I am smiling as I post photos from Saturday’s wonderful Vision Mapping Workshop. We had fun and walked away with meaningful Vision Maps. I look forward to the next workshop in September. Today I am packing for summer vacation. Flying to NYC tomorrow and then driving to CT to be with family and friends.
Feeling happy, joyous, and free!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, Here I am with my June and July Vision Maps alongside of an Art Map. These were made during my summer course that ended last Friday. This week I am happily preparing for the Vision Mapping Workshop on Saturday, Aug 1st. I am grateful to do what I love and share it with others. If you are in Santa Fe and want to join me for an afternoon of fun, please message me for details. There are 3 seats still available. 505-466-9191
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
PRM Vision Mapping and Art Map 07.24.2026
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