NoVeM߀® is already here.

You might have wondered, did I fall off the face of the earth? Hence NOctober posts. After taking first prize at Metro Galleries in Bakersfield in September at Latination II …October was there, waiting for me…telling me to prepare for the Hwy 62 Art Tours, firing the kiln when ever possible and creating thirteen new…

Mosaic Portal

Newly grouted mosaic portal, with ganesh and buddha with birds. Handmade ceramic birds and buddhas, smalti, glass and tile.  

High Desert test Site at the Wonder Valley Institute Contemptorary Art

Miracles?!?! Disappearing curators at the edge of nowhere in a cabin on the high side of the Sheep Hole Pass in wonderland… the crew shows up at the final hour… miracle. Wonder Valley Institute is living up to the name, WONDER. I must say that Chris Veit’s friends REALLY knocked themselves out hanging sheet rock…

Rare desert mariposa lily.

This past weekend, my bml, or beautiful male lover, soon to be husband and I were at The Palms in Wonder Valley for the Wonder Valley Music Festival. We also got a chance to see the rare mariposa lily and witches hair (Cuscuta californica) a lovely firey orange parasite, in Joshua Tree National Park.

New Book, Eight Years in Wonder Valley

MagentaRaven is publishing a new book, printed on semi matte paper, entitled 8 Years in Wonder Valley. 38 of the best photographs from eight years of documentation by yours truly,  Perry Hoffman   Images of wild birds, owls, coyotes, scorpions, snakes and rusty metal… and fire.   I have just emailed friends with a special…

No Visuals

Just getting the network hooked up. Moving caN BE stressful… we have been going NONstop…painting…planting…unboxing. I find myself in a tropical and exotic landscape that is both intoxicating and compelling, alluring and elevating…green… ocean… dogs running on the beach… DOGS on the roof… (pictures coming soon) 58/72 sun/blue…happy Orange Kitty and sublime dogs. Still unpacking..unravelling……

Mail Art Call – protect desert wilderness with awareness

Mail Art Call – protect desert wilderness with awareness Dear Mail Artists and regular people, I invite your participation in a mail art call from desertWonderland. Just send a postcard depicting wildlife to desertWonderland and by so doing join forces with positive energies to express the wish to keep wild areas wild for wildlife to…