Author Archives: Maria’s Expressive Arts

What I have learned from my first solo art show

Note: I wrote this on 12/13/24 on pen and paper and just had the chance to type it now and share it on my blog.  The two pictures above are from the deinstallation day of my art exhibit, and this being my first time and not knowing what to do after a solo art exhibit, I didContinue reading “What I have learned from my first solo art show”

A reflection on my first solo art exhibition.

My first solo art exhibition had officially ended on October 31, 2024, which was the day my husband and I deinstalled my artworks at the San Marcos Library. I am taking the time to reflect on this incredible and life learning experience that I just had. I am grateful to have had a successful firstContinue reading “A reflection on my first solo art exhibition.”

Liminality in Nature Artworks for sale

Hello there. If you would like to inquire or buy an artwork that is on my Liminality in Nature Art Exhibition at the San Marcos Public Library, please email me at mariapd1@yahoo.com or call me at 760-715-6140 with the title of the artwork you would like to buy, your name, and the best way toContinue reading “Liminality in Nature Artworks for sale”

Finding Your Own Diwata Within EXA online Workshop

Hello all! I am excited to announce my new online offering Finding your own Diwata Within! Click to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7ZLnRR2kvPs7inmYHxvWua0wdj9tp5lGqLO7LJZqqRq6f3A/viewform?usp=sf_link Vision: My purpose is to offer Intermodal Expressive Arts Therapy online to those who are interested to join using an Intermodal Expressive Arts Approach integrating Philippine mythology as our guide and to offer my serviceContinue reading “Finding Your Own Diwata Within EXA online Workshop”

San Diego Poetry Annual

I have poem published this year on the San Diego Poetry Annual. The title of my poem is “The unknown (pg. 92).” It’s about struggling in art-making, but trusting the creative process anyway, to lead me to the beauty of it. Follow the link to get a free pdf copy: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/67544972/san-diego-poetry-annual-2023-23/273 Reference: McNiff, S.(1998) TRUSTContinue reading “San Diego Poetry Annual”

Coping with Breast Cancer Screening and Anxiety Using Expressive Arts

It was in mid-August of this year (2022) when I felt a lump on my breast. I just turned 43 years old. I did a self-breast examination after my left breast started feeling sore, and I discovered the firm lump on my breast. Immediately, I went to see my primary care physician, in which, IContinue reading “Coping with Breast Cancer Screening and Anxiety Using Expressive Arts”