This December as the winter weather descends, what better way to spend an evening than wrapped up in a blanket and a tale of romance? Elizabeth Ann West is an author and former military spouse who writes charming Jane Austin fan fiction and variations. Elizabeth talks with us about how her work and life as …
Hello MilspoFANs! With November coming to a close, the season of the Nutcracker Ballet is upon us! One of my favorite activities for the past three years has been taking my young daughter to see our local dance company’s production of The Nutcracker Ballet. I’m looking forward to making this an annual tradition because we …
Leigh Cortez is an art student-turned-artillery-soldier-turned-milspouse-and-tattoo-artist-turned-MFA-student-turned-artist. Her bold and compelling work is layered with autobiographical meaning. With her paintings, Leigh invites a dialogue both within the military community and with “outsiders” exploring modern military life, tradition, trauma, unpredictability, and belonging. Leigh’s thoughtful descriptions of her work and process, as well as her candid story about …
Kirsten Carlson is a scientist-artist who’s work inspires wonder, awe, and appreciation of the natural world. Her work ranges in form from detailed scientific illustration to whimsical children’s stories and illustrations to sketching and painting. Kirsten’s work examines and highlights the extraordinary beauty all around us in the natural world. She reminds us to look, …
This month, MilspoFAN is proud to introduce you to Adelia Wilson. Adelia is a painter and a third-generation Air Force spouse. As Adelia tells her story, I find myself drawn in by her palpable enthusiasm for life. Her dreamy artwork, rooted in her spirituality and a desire to honor the military that she cherishes, is …
My Dear MilspoFANs, It’s July and I have the perfect interview for you if you have Summer Fun on the mind (or need a break from PCS season)! This month I’m so pleased to share an interview with Tammy Bruce, a talented painter who is sharing her love of making art with people all over …
This month, we have the good fortune to get to know Katelyn Spinosa- Actress, Singer, and Model. Katelyn is a spirited, talented artist whose dedication to her craft is reflected in her success wherever her spouse’s career in the Army takes them. Be sure to take a moment to check out the musical performances linked …
This month, I’m pleased to introduce mixed-media artist Elizabeth Hawks, aka Boomer, to you all at MilspoFAN. I had the very good fortune to meet Elizabeth last year (our navy spouses work together). As luck would have it we both live in (adorable) Poulsbo, WA. Elizabeth is a joy and an inspiration to hang out …
My dear MilspoFANs, our Artist Interview this month is with Jehanne Dubrow, an award-winning poet, an academic, and a Navy spouse. As I’ve been reading her poetry and her story, I feel pulled into a thoughtful spiral. Jehanne’s work is most often visceral, sensuous, and entwining. Forgive me while I wander into a ramble, but …
I’ve admired Joy Naik from before I even met her. I saw her performance, A Time to Dance (ATTD), when I had a brand new baby and had just moved to Virginia Beach. I didn’t know a soul in town, let alone another dancer who also happened to be a military spouse. After the performance, …