Author Archives: andreatancrati

I also crashed this abstract figure drawing class. I have been doing a little painting in between all the busy-ness of being here in in California. Smaller canvases. Its funny how I sometimes stumble into things. (as if some unseen force knows me better than I know me)… I randomly wound up in a classContinue reading “Some painting”

I have many things I’m working on at the moment, which I like. When I’m busy, I’m pretty happy. As an artist, it’s important for me, to have at least one thing I’m working on that is my own. After time off of this particular project, I decided to circle back. It happens. There areContinue reading “My Next Focus”

for hours already this morning. I never know when a flow state is going to hijack me. No complaints here. I suddenly realized my feet are cold, actually I’m suddenly aware of my whole body feeling cold, probably a good idea to get dressed and have a hot cup of coffee. This full body lackContinue reading “I’ve been up Painting”

Sometimes these prompts are funny. I am no authority Just in case I come off as one… I have no elevated snack advice. I love popcorn and chocolate and pretzels especially those peanut butter filled ones, and nuts. Um I wouldn’t describe myself as a regular snacker, even as a small child, I liked aContinue reading “Snack?!”

I had to think about this one. I looked up the definition and origin of the word. It sounds serious. If you are on a mission you are going forward, you are focused on an outcome, you eliminate distractions, completion of the goal IS the goal. Im not sure I have the personality… When IContinue reading “Mission?”

Some days ought to be celebrated. Often they are ordinary, unplanned and not even exciting. A regular day. Just randomly perfect. I dont even want to explain why or how. If I could put something on a billboard, it would be that, because too many days like this have probably passed by me uncaptured, unrecorded.Continue reading “Best Day Ever”

Hmm I do a lot of yoga. I have a daily meditation thing that I change up quite often. I prefer to stay present, but I think my tendency is to think about the future more than the past. I also like to plan projects and give myself things to look forward to. I guessContinue reading “Do I personally spend more time thinking about the past or the future?”

If you’ve been following my story, you know that I am spending time on both coasts these days, due to an ever changing aging parent situation. You might also already know a few things about the challenges we’ve faced. Currently, we are back im California. which for me being a more connected artist here andContinue reading “Greatest Gift”

Isn’t it interesting that the word challenge combined with ‘biggest’ gives me a little anxiety? I wonder initially, if I should skip this prompt question. I might not be up for the challenge. What are my biggest baddest challenges? What seemingly insumoutable obstacles stand in my way today? Shall I name the people? Discribe inContinue reading “Challenges”

This is a question I can’t help but answer. But It’s never one book. What am I currently reading? Two novels, one memoir, and two non fiction. I just started Wally Lambs latest because I love his writing, plus I recently found out he’s from CT and refers to places I’m now familiar with, someoneContinue reading “What book?”