by Tess Lojacono …this is worth repeating: Seven Steps to Heaven Haiku by Tony Medina If every bomb Appeared in the sky a dove Shrapnel into rain If vengeance vanquished From the cursed lips of weak men An idea never taking root If...
Deep thanks to my sister, Sister Elena Almendarez, for sharing the following reminder that humanity is made of families–each one holy, sacred and equal. From FAM and my family~ Happy New Year to Families worldwide!
FAM’s featured Ukrainian artist for the week is Anatoly Kryvolap. Anatoly is considered to be one of the most successful artists living in Ukraine, and his paintings are displayed at museums and private collections around the world. His most expensive...
Along with our May Artist Spotlight series, our clients are also bringing love to Ukrainian culture. Led by FAM instructor Beth, the artists of Shenango Presbyterian drew Pysanky eggs using oil pastel. Pysanky eggs are a form of Ukrainian folk art in which eggs...
By Christine Snyder This week’s featured Ukrainian artist is Oleg Tistol, a contemporary artist born in Ukraine in 1960. While first observing Oleg’s art, I was reminded of Andy Warhol’s art. To me, the pop art feel is definitely present, and after reading...
By Christine Snyder Happy Mother’s Day to this week’s featured Ukrainian artist, Olha Pilyuhina! Olha is a Ukranian tapestry artist, mother, teacher, and guardian of Ukrainian culture. Olha’s story is one of the reasons why FAM is dedicating the May Artist Spotlight...