“Haven”. Mixed media by Stacy Vanden Heuvel

Layered washes of ochre, cream, and earth encaustics show a child resting safely in his mother's arms. This sense of comfort lets him explore his world freely.

“The Analytical Engine weaves algebraic patterns, just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves.” Quote by Ada Lovelace, English mathematician and writer

I recently watched "Rules Don't Apply," a fascinating dive into the world surrounding Howard Hughes rather than just his life. The exceptional cast truly brought the story to life. What stuck with me the most was the charming and clever song that beautifully tied everything together.

I feel truly thankful for the diverse dance styles I’ve explored along my journey. The movie The Adjustment Bureau questions the concept of free will, but what really captivates me is the stunning choreography.

The original concept was to create an encaustic painting depicting Saint Bernard of Montjoux. It felt fitting to paint him since he is the patron saint of climbers, hikers, backpackers, and skiers. Greg and I love to climb, hike, and backpack. Maybe we need a Saint watching now and again.

Appearances can be deceiving.

One day Ben took a quick picture of me. I’ve been exploring AI and decided to have TikTok animate that photo.

In the four-season series, "Mr. Robot," Rami Malek plays Elliot Anderson, a cybersecurity expert who hacks personal information at night. He talks with his therapist in this clip. * Language warning