Wow, 3 years; I can’t believe it’s been that long since my first post for my MilspoFan interview. It has been a crazy interesting 3 years to say the least. This past year has been nothing short of challenging, fun, full of adventure, scary and wonderful at the same time. I have continued singing at church …
This year has been a fun and wild ride! We found out last December that we were expecting! Shortly after, I began suffering from EXTREME morning sickness and by March was formally diagnosed with Hyperemisis. I thankfully was able to continue teaching, thanks to my sweet, patient and understanding students and coworkers. The Army kept …
We’ve just passed the one year mark on our chosen retirement location of Pensacola, Florida. My art career has progressed pretty well. I first made some art contacts through the Plein Air Painters of Pensacola. We get together to paint on location one morning every week. My on-location painting hasn’t improved very much, but I …
Painter and Air Force spouse Atalante Shay discusses art’s therapeutic nature as she looks forward to exploring new mediums. Here at MislpoFAN, we’re cheering her on as she ventures into children’s literature. MilspoFAN: Tell us a little about yourself, your journey as a military spouse, and where you are today. Atalante: A little about me… …
Right now, I’d classify my state of creativity as coming out of a dark age. I began 2019 by staying in line with my daily poem (or at least editing some poems). I like to keep a steady routine because my mind feels more open and the ideas looser. When I know I’ll be writing, …
Three years has passed since my first guest blogpost with the Military Spouse Fine Art Network and I am so happy to be asked to share what I have been working on this past year. My year has been full of unexpected coincidences…the first of which took place in a Harris Teeter (grocery store) …
Artist and Air Force spouse Jamie Clack discusses inspiration, balance, community, and change in this month’s MilspoFAN interview. Military life, especially all the PCS part of it, often forces us to adapt our arts and venture into new forms. MilspoFAN: Tell us a little about yourself, your journey as a military spouse, and where you …
Since I last shared with MilSpouse Fine Arts Network, we have had so many changes. We moved our family from North Carolina to New Mexico, which has been a big adjustment. We really enjoy New Mexico: good food, good skiing and day spas are in abundance. Our little ones took quite a bit of time …
There is so much more color in my life. Thanks to Spain. Thanks to the artists here that create beautiful clothes, and jewelry, and paintings, and art. Art everywhere. Art on the street, theatre in the streets, dancing in the street, in the parks and plazas… Playgrounds that spark the imagination. (Oh how the kids …
What have I been up to this past year since my interview? So much! I have successfully taught Voice, Acting & The Business of the Arts at Strike It Up Artistic Center for the last year and have helped aspiring singers/actors develop their skills for auditions, competitions, college theatre programs and even how to navigate …