Dear Life, Today I have 9 – 2 Infusion then will go to studio. Making art is stabilizing and hopeful. Recently my emotions have met up with resistance to treatment and sadness. Dealing with cancer plus my mother’s shaky health (she’s 94) have weighed on my heart. Please pray for Rosie’s comfort. Thank you.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
PRM in SFCC studio 05.28.2024
Dear Life, The beautiful blue New Mexico sky has haze, and in some regions, heavy smoke. Where there is smoke there is fire. Summer, wind and no rain makes for a timber box. “Prescribed burns” go out-of-control”. Trying to control nature is a dubious matter. Pray for rain. Conserve water. Be Conscientious.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Acrylic on Paper 10″ x 8″ 05.31.2024
Dear Life, A friend who lives in Omaha told me “22 tornadoes touched down near us”. I went to the studio and painted this. Inside and out, we have all experienced “weather systems” that are harrowing. Thankfully we come through to the other side. Our experience shared helps others to have hope and strength.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Acrylic on Paper 10″ x 7″ 05.29.2024
Dear Life, Classes start at the Santa Fe Community College next Monday. I have secured my art studio on campus through December 2024. Here I am this week in the hallway having fun, dancing between making art and loving these pants. Enjoy life and keep it simple.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
PRM 05.28.2024 Photo by Rocio Rodriquez
Dear Life, Today I celebrate 71 revolutions around the sun. I thanked my mother for giving me life. Rosie, aka The Hungarian Tank, called singing “Happy Birthday” at the break of day. She’s 94 and still feisty. I have strong genes, a grateful heart, and an amazing Life Force. Thank You Life and everyone around me, near and far. Know you are loved!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, This is a quick self-portrait. I have it propped up where I can see it daily. Expressive. Searching. My head needs a “lift”; it has been buried in going through my clothes and Spring Cleaning. Letting go to lighten up the load. I have a storage unit where clothes, furniture, and artwork live that don’t fit into my apartment. My goal is to have all my things in one place. One Happy Home.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Acrylic on Paper 14″ x 11″ Self Portrait 04.23.2024
Dear Life, I recently fell in love with this guy, Medic Bunny, and bought him home from an artist’s studio. He hangs around my home studio reminding me of radiant health, joy, love and living a hopping good life. I have desired a “partner” for many years. He’s such a character and so easy to live with. I am smiling ear to ear.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Medic Bunny by artist Laura Balombini
Dear Life, I flew home yesterday after a great vacation in Arizona where I visited a childhood friend. It was a short but perfect stay. We uplifted Esther’s home and hair. Got the energy flowing. Today I am ready to uplift the energy in my living space. With my feet on the ground, I affirm, Movement Is Life.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Above The Clouds 05.16.2024
Dear Life, Completed Major Projects class. I displayed 20 drawings and 20 paintings along with two large drawings made in 5 weeks. It was the first time I saw all the work together. It went up and came down in 30 minutes. Received strong, positive feedback. Another body of work will begin next week. Today bloodwork and oncologist appointment then tomorrow a 5 hour infusion treatment and art opening. The life of an artist and cancer patient intermingled, continuous and carried by grace.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
PRM Drawings and Paintings 05.06.2024
Pamela Rose Markoya 