Some of you have wondered what we do everyday in this lovely, tropical place. Well, here is a glimpse of what Marilyn is up to in Huahine. At some point in the morning she heads upstairs to her atelier on the mezzanine and begins to work. Her technique is the same as in her Westside studio in Olympia.

Of course, on Thomas Street there are no palm trees waving outside her second story window or the sound of waves crashing on the beach below (we are having a windy January) but still she uses the same materials, the same textures, and the same process.

Here are a few of the monotypes/drawings she has completed since we arrived. She thinks of this series as Pondering Soul .

All images ©2013 Marilyn Frasca

In other news Cyclone Garry passed us by without event. Today was a glorious and sunny day. This morning we saw a pod of dolphins. Marilyn made a wonderful eggplant parmesan for a few friends (Dorothy, Marty and Moe). And we spent hours in the water. At the end of our swim we had a visit from a big manta ray. I am working on a short video piece and some day soon will post that for your delectation.