A project: Hello all! Last month was intended to kick off a short story project that I envisioned completing as a sketchbook or zine-like handmade booklet. However, the month slipped away from me in...

Year of the Snake: Hello everyone!  Wow! How did another year pass by so quickly, and how did I let my newsletter fall by the wayside for so long? I’m not quite sure, but I hope to change that...

Awe: This last month, I set out to explore the experience of awe in my artwork. However, unsurprisingly, I found it very challenging to land on a direction. A few books ago, I stumbled upon the term...

Journeys on Foot: In February, I delved into the theme of ‘Journeys of Foot,’ a subject that fascinated me partly because of my experiences with long walks, but also its connection to...

The Map Is Not the Territory: Finding a place, truly knowing it, and holding onto that knowledge are challenges I found extremely elusive. They bring to mind the Zen koan of the Buddha Holding a...

Year of the Dragon: Greetings, everyone, and Happy New Year! December inspired me to delve into a dragon theme to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon. The rich legends and history surrounding...

Pilgrimage: During my hike through Washington’s North Cascades last summer, I was struck by the vibrant community of hikers I encountered on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). This diverse group of...

The Dharma Bums: “The journey is my home.” – Matsuo Bashō I have a memory that is now firmly rooted in the realm of mythology. But it’s the origin of so much of what I enjoy about my life today, and a...

Longing for a Long Trail: In 1998, my journey began at the Mexican border, where I set out on a 2,650-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail. Five incredible months later, I had reached 180 miles...