Dear Life, Last night I found myself sitting around a table of delicious charcuterie boards with a group of creative, young people: artists, a curator, and appreciators. The energy was lively with spirit, words, and laughter. The room was filled with the artists work. I am twice the age of my new friends. Yet, we enjoy sharing across the generations, living the artistic life. Community. Communing. A delightful evening!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Watercolor 09.01.2026
Dear Life, I felt celebratory yesterday after submitting the forms to Continuing Education describing the two new classes I will be teaching. I drove out to Cafe Fina and bought 5 pastries (tip: at 2:30 pastries are $1.00 each). I took 5 bites and was happy. Then went to the studio and piled paint on a small piece of paper with enthusiasm. Sometimes “more” feels good!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Acrylic on Paper 09.01.26
Dear Life, The invitation to teach two classes arrived by email after my meeting with Continuing Education at SFCC. I am putting the last flourishes on the descriptions of: Love Letter to Life and The Artistic Path. Look for them in the Continuing Education catalogue being mailed out and online at SFCC in late Autumn. Classes begin early Winter and Spring. Feeling “school’s starting” energy!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Watercolor and Ink Pen 08.25.26
Dear Life, (We) Each one of us is creative. Creativity is an energy that moves in and through us. Whether or not we are aware of it is another thing. Since I was a child, I have had imagination and playfulness. This grew into a voice as an artist but also an educator and mentor. The “energy” is expressed in everything I do, my choices, my awareness, my thoughts, words and actions. How are you aware of your creative life? Join me soon for an afternoon workshop in September of exploring The Creative Life.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Watercolor 08.28.26
Dear Life, Summer Solstice is here and with it a desire to grab a beach chair and my bathing suit. Alas, I live in the high desert far from the ocean. However I can experience a Lightness of Being in the beauty surrounding me and ultimately within me. The energy of summer helps me release any “weight” blocking me from the Lightness of Being. Be gone fear and worries. It’s a beach day! Today that means going to the studio and planting my toes in the waves of creativity and lunching with a friend. Happy Solstice, Everyone!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Acrylic Ink on Mineral Paper 05.26.2026
Acrylic Ink on Mineral Paper 04.21.2026
Dear Life, It is a powerful time, seasonally, spiritually, politically, globally. The winds of spring are stirring up my creative juices and need to center in the moment. On Easter morning, I painted this watercolor. There is new growth, buds blooming, people embracing their loved ones, traditions, and praying for peace in the face of wars with far-reaching affects. May we give one another much needed moments of connectedness.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Watercolor on Paper 04.05.2026
Dear Life, The signs of Spring are appearing in my watercolors. I am painting a series of 30 Watercolor and Sumi Ink pieces. Nature coming into the work from the outside-in. A balance to my Inside-Out project. Blood and guts need nature’s healing!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
4 Watercolor and Sumi Ink Paintings
Pamela Rose Markoya 