Posted in 2015 …

My Portrait of Emily

I loved the novel Moulin Rouge written by Pierre La Mure in 1950 about the French Artist Toulouse-Latrec. I enjoyed seeing the 2001 drama, musical and romance movie of Moulin Rouge based on the book, directed, produced and written by Baz Luhrmann. The style of this period intrigued me so I painted a portrait, I … Continue reading →

Looking back to 2008

When I was 59, I was writing my autobiography which I eventually turned into my memoir, Sherry Goes Sane. As I wrote, my favorite songs were playing on the radio, “Bleeding Love,” by Leona Lewis, “Apologize,” by One Republic, and “Viva La Vida,” by Coldplay. The mood sent to me through the catchy lyrics of … Continue reading →

Tribute to my brother Doug Crawford

Tribute to my brother Doug. He died September 16th 1990. May he rest in peace. My AIDS Quilt in memory of my sweet and loving brother Doug. He was very sensitive, compassionate, and talented. His kindness is always in my thoughts.

Grandparents Day- CNA Perspective

In my early thirties, I wanted to help patients with cancer, physical disabilities, and stress related diseases. I became a certified nurse’s aide and for two decades I worked in nursing convalescent homes and private homes in Roseburg and Portland, Oregon. I walked patients, fed patients, bathed them and took care of their special needs … Continue reading →

OSA Teachers and Student’s Art Show

Please come to the Oregon Society of Artists Teachers and Student’s October Show at 2185 SW Park Place, (Corner of St. Clair), Portland, Oregon 97205. The reception is October 4th, 2015, from 1-4 pm. The show lasts from October 4th until October 29th, 1-4 pm. and is closed Sundays except for the reception. I will … Continue reading →

Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland Benefit

Please join us in supporting community members with mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), of Clackamas County will hold a benefit event to help people living with mental conditions. The event is called Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland A Party with a Purpose and will be held on September 12, 2015 at 6pm. at 1000 Multnomah St. Portland, Oregon 97232.  … Continue reading →

Grandma Strikes again

Rockaway Beach revisited. For a routine vacation this time of year, we go camping at Rockaway Beach in Oregon. At the campsite, Kayla, left, Kylie, right and I, filled plastic bottles with colored sand, read books, did the skit, ‘There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed the Fly’,  and played hopscotch with pictures we drew of rain, clouds, … Continue reading →

Pages in life to be thankful for

A message to everyone on my facebook, twitter, Linkedin and those who visit my website artsandwritingbysherry.com. I would like to let you know that I will be away for awhile taking care of family matters. Thank you for all of your visits. I enjoy blogging with you and your input. I love your stories. In appreciation for all that you do. Take care, until then, Sherry  

A Memoir by Mitzi Asai Loftus

I was fortunate to attend my Japanese American friend and author, Mitzi Asai Loftus’s lecture about her experiences at an Internment Camp that she was put in during World War II.  She talked at the Humanist Event in Portland, Oregon, this Sunday. Mitzi told a story of the tragedy of her family being discriminated against during those dark and difficult years … Continue reading →