Some Stuff I Saw on My Road Trip

Graceland and Onward Ho

The Mississippi Delta was shining like a national guitar, I am following the river down the highway through the cradle of the civil war, I'm going to Graceland, Graceland, in Memphis Tennessee! I'm going to Graceland! No, I mean it, I really AM going to Graceland!! (Graceland and Beale St. in Memphis, then onward to New Orleans, LA. for a few days, then a few more days in St. George Island, FL., and then mosey-on back home). So, I'll be seeing you guys!! I will try and post pictures of me and Elvis.

I like this song!

And please be sure to link o your favorite Elvis picture in the comments!

Mariam XOX

Draped Fabric & Pear still life 12''x16''in oil

I've been painting a lot of traditional subjects as of late. These subjects feel less emotionally charged than my self portraits, surreal painting, or my amputee/Siamese twins series I am also working on. Simple feels calm. and calm is good sometimes.

"Why am I here and who are you people?" 4x4''

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One of my abstract paintings was used as the cover art for a CD project my good friend Allison Sikorsky masterminded. The Chemotherapy CD is designed for those receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or cancer therapy to help relax during therapy, prevent any side effects, and enhance the body's ability to fight the disease. Please visit: http://foxvalleyhypnosis.com/8.html for more info!

On another note, my dear sweet one Michael is on a long 3 week cross country road trip which will climax in Portland Oregon where he will scope out some housing options since we plan on moving there this year if we can. Here is something he saw in Taos New Mexico, which at some point was also a location we debated about:

I love my Internet friends!

Oil on Canvas 10'' x 10''