After 16 difficult days in the cardiac unit of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, our first son finally came home. Seven years later, we battled for 23 days for our second son’s life in Denver where he was treated at Swedish Hospital and Children’s Hospital. And our third son spent two days in the Helen…
While visiting Japan—known for its ancient art from floral arranging to tea ceremony to sushi—an amazing door opened. The opportunity to teach a watercolor class at a preschool came only a few days after I arrived. A date was set. Now I hunted for a creative project. While I was walking the next day, something…
B.R.A.I.N.S. of Grand Rapids is currently showcasing my watercolor series entitled Healing Reflections. The series is a collection of thirteen paintings, including five new watercolor works from 2013. Some of my past ArtPrize works will also be on display. DATES February 2, 2013 through March 22, 2013 LOCATION B.R.A.I.N.S. 3351 Eagle Run Drive NE Grand…
Friendships are what our dreams are made of. We hold onto each other with its binding love. We stand close to each other, hand in hand, showing each other we understand. Some friends may come and go, but you are the truest friend I know. Unknown Painting on Right: Hand in Hand Pamela Alderman Watercolor…
I purchased a red paper umbrella while visiting Japan, forgetting that it wouldn’t fit in my suitcase. When I started my journey back to the United States, a polite Japanese woman behind the ticket counter said that I wouldn’t be able to take the umbrella through security. So she took the umbrella, assuring me that…
Visit The Hartley Center of Grand Rapids to see some of the sketch paintings that helped inspire my ArtPrize 2012 Courage Ablaze series. Fourteen works are currently on display, including my ArtPrize 2011 Braving the Wind series. November 23 through February 1, 2013 The Hartley Center of Grand Rapids Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. –…
Under Construction 20,000 ornament hooks 5,000 sheets of paper 3,000 feet of fishing line 550 square feet of fishing net 240 volunteer hours 7 volunteers from Japan, California, and Michigan 2 sons (who can’t exactly be classified as volunteers) 1 artist (pushing past her limits) …coming in September