Mil-spouse photographer/artist Narissa Alford has turned her frequent PCSes into opportunities. She meets change by embracing new cultures and translating them into visual works of art. Tell us a little about yourself, your journey as a military spouse, and where you are today. I met my husband when we were both managers for a department …
Ashley Hope James, painter and Army spouse, talks about living partly in the here-and-now and partly in the what’s-to-come. Knowing that change is always ahead shapes her identity, philosophy and art. MilspoFAN: Tell us a little about yourself, your journey as a military spouse, and where you are today. Ashley Hope: “Who am I?” is …
Doubt in ourselves can sometimes hold us back, but painter and military spouse Sidra Hassan-Brown paints through fears and self-consciousness. Inspired by the strong women in her life, she discovers her own strengths in each piece of art she creates. MilspoFAN: Tell us a little about yourself, your journey as a military spouse, and where …
A.C. Williams is an Army Spouse and dancer who has danced in response to change since her teenage years. She shares how dance can be transformative in positive ways to combat all the ways life attempts to transform us negatively. MilspoFAN: Tell us a little about yourself, your journey as a military spouse, and where …
Once in a while, things just “click!” Our July interviewee, photographer Heather K. Purdy, shares with us her beautiful images – forged when a flash of inspiration lights up the studiously honed canvas of her craft. With agility, talent, and hard work Heather has built a business in fine art photography and client portraiture while …
Air Force spouse Mikael Marburger shares the spiritual and creative connections between her poetry writing and Yoga practice. In the ever-changing chaos of military life, finding a peaceful place for reflection is essential. MilspoFAN: Tell us a little about yourself, your journey as a military spouse, and where you are today. Mikael: I was born and raised …
No stranger to change and adaptation, artist and Air Force Spouse Cindy Wu navigates the unpredictability of military life and the uncertainties of this pandemic with new ideas and optimism. Cindy’s background, mediums and experiences are varied, and she is always open to learn something new. MilspoFAN: Tell us a little about yourself, your journey …
Like many of us, Army spouse and painter Melissa Hedges is finding her new normal in a time with closed galleries. She not letting the restricted access to showings stop her from creating, though. Melissa is setting goals and keeping positive. MilspoFAN: Tell us a little about your background and your life so far. Melissa: …
This month, we meet artist and Air Force Spouse Angela Hunter. Get ready to be inspired by Angela’s love of learning new things. As mil spouses, we are frequently thrust into new experiences and new locations. Why not use that change to try new kinds of art techniques or discover classes or workshops our new …
Army spouse Lindsay Amato Myers takes the stage in February’s MilspoFAN interview. Lindsay shares how staying connected to the theatre has helped her build friendships and community with each PCS. MilspoFAN: Tell us a little about yourself, your journey as a military spouse, and where you are today. Lindsay: I am a Jersey Girl and grew …