Cookie Cutter House Project Summary

I began the Cookie Cutter House Project early in 2018.  Though I have long been obsessed with the image of houses and buildings in my work, the act of relocating added another aspect to my thoughts on the topic of housing and community.  I started to make paintings and artist books on the topic.  IContinue reading “Cookie Cutter House Project Summary”

What is Home to Cynthia Back

Cynthia lives in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia and was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Home to me is an open door, warm and inviting. Home is sunny and colorful. It is defined by the gardens, animals, and humans that live in and around the actual structure called home. Home is the memory of places lived andContinue reading “What is Home to Cynthia Back”

What is Home to Nancy Barch

Nancy Barch was born in Philadelphia, PA and currently lives in Delaware County, PA The smell of wet sidewalks after a summer rain, roofing tar, playing under the water of a fireplug, walking to the library and the movies, playing hopscotch and red rover in the street, these are all memories of growing up inContinue reading “What is Home to Nancy Barch”

What is Home to Helena Van Emmerik-Finn

Helena was born in Doylestown, Pa., lived and traveled all over the world, and now lives back in Doylestown, Pa. To me, home is where my husband, Bob, and I are. We have different tastes in food, music and TV shows, but always have our coffee together first thing in the morning. When we travel,Continue reading “What is Home to Helena Van Emmerik-Finn”

What is Home to Cindy Fabbioli

Cindy Fabbioli lived most of her life in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. I was considering calling this piece the kitchen sink because that is about the only item that is missing in my house.  To me, home can be any dwelling that is  filled with love, warmth, security and plenty.  Home should allow true comfortContinue reading “What is Home to Cindy Fabbioli”

What is Home to Allison Wooley

Allison Wooley was born in Cleveland, Ohio and currently lives in Cleveland, Ohio. When thinking about what home means to me, I thought of all the various places I lived or traveled to and made my home.  I began thinking of that saying “home is where the heart is”.  Being born and raised in Cleveland,Continue reading “What is Home to Allison Wooley”

What is Home to Shonah Brown

Shonah Brown was born in Charlotte, NC and currently resides in Mooresville, NC Home to me  means so many things.  Home is where I grew up.  Home is my safe place where I have raised my family.  Home is at my church.  Home is LOVE.  It’s hard to paint all that love.  So I chooseContinue reading “What is Home to Shonah Brown”

What is Home to Mark Young

For this particular post, it is best to read the commentary from Mark first, then view his video which is posted after his comments.  Mark Young lives and works in Chester County, PA, to the northwest of Philadelphia and was born and raised in Delaware County, just to the southwest of the city. I have servedContinue reading “What is Home to Mark Young”

What is Home to Diana Vazquez

Diana Vazquez resides in Toronto, Canada. I live in the downtown core of a busy city in a neighbourhood filled with apartment buildings. During the day, I only see lines and grids and blank windows – people and their homes are shrouded in anonymity. But at night, through lighted windows, I can sometimes see theContinue reading “What is Home to Diana Vazquez”