https://www.evepagemathias.com/contact daily 0.75 2023-05-09 https://www.evepagemathias.com/home-1 daily 1.0 2024-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/2599d630-1b8e-414e-b68c-17cc16a4f69c/DSC_0312.jpg https://www.evepagemathias.com/about-1 daily 0.75 2024-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/731c091c-4360-4796-9e19-6eca414ca9c6/DSC_0307.jpg https://www.evepagemathias.com/the-big-red-chair-project-1 daily 0.75 2024-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/093f8ac7-ebf8-41ce-b550-30ce2bb7ae74/DSC_0283.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Allison" - Allison has so many facets to who she is. She is a brilliant artist, a student of beauty and a guardian of the natural world. She has taught me to love bird watching without even knowing it. She is "The Bird Lady." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/08b324a9-a160-4a91-af47-ae0780f43002/RDA_6672.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Michele R." - While I have not known Michelle for as long as some of these women, her beauty, grace and spirituality has nourished me. She often tells funny stories where I learn to reflect on my own behavior. I can listen to her forever. She is The Storyteller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/cee2f84b-8a16-49e3-8ea1-cc25092378a2/RDA_6586.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Bernadette" - Bernadette lives across the street from me. She has gradually become a friend as we have shared common concerns related to our homes and lives. Her observations are keen and always positive. She has been a librarian for many years and shares my love of books. That and her zeal for sharing information makes her The Librarian. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/22643754-3571-409b-a232-21c0e5bb7a16/RDA_6632.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Meilee" - When Meilee walks into a room her life force fills the space. She is small but very big in her ability to embrace everyone with love and encouragement You just feel good around her. She is The Lifeforce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/b4b963aa-b2c0-476c-b4f3-c3764e15ca2c/RDA_6616.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Michele G." - “High fire” does not even begin to define my dear friend Michele G. Michele lights up a room like fire. She radiates, she emanates her fierce beauty. I am always stimulated being around her because she operates at high fire 24-7. In addition, she has a way of making anyone around her feel special, as if you are the most important person in the world. She is High Fire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/a2cfed38-5dcd-48b9-857e-39ab717ab9d4/RDA_6591.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Tara" - “Earth Mother” does not begin to describe Tara. Even when I met her as a 17-year-old, she mothered everyone around us. Her kind, gentle, nurturing manner is apparent the minute you meet her. Thirty years later she is still remains my Earth Mother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/a22e3e88-a33f-496b-a4fb-d52c706545d4/RDA_6647.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Lucy" - Because I am a teacher I recognize the teacher in others. Lucy has a way of explaining things that makes anyone better at what they do. She has helped me become a better teacher. She is The Teacher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/b36ec2a7-1a33-4599-9ad2-45a87a6faee8/RDA_6606.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Mei-Ying" - I like to call Mei -Ying the curious one because she is always asking questions. Her curiosity for me is stimulating because I love to see the way her mind works. Her intelligence is intuitive yet informed. Her curiosity contributes to the exquisite way she makes art. She is The Curious One. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/320f9897-29e5-49a3-8fe6-165a5d69a62f/Karen+Yonnally+-+Grace.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Karen" - When Karen walks into any room her “Grace” is palpable. Her subtle, understated beauty is most notable by her penetrating, kind eyes. Next is the comfort she projects which immediately feels easy– like you’ve always known her. Her style is non-judgmental and endearingly loving, with modesty and humility. I am so grateful she is my sister-in-law. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/c20eafa2-562b-4ec5-8fac-432f7d43003e/RDA_6622.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Kay" - Kay has a way of disarming me with how she uses her eyes and her laugh. She captivates me, yet her manner is honest, sincere, clear; and not manipulative. Sometimes from afar I watch her as she moves through the room, making everyone she encounters feel important. She holds court in the gentlest way; she is The Countess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/fc5b88fa-cb21-4868-bf99-72d8db770921/RDA_6611.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Gina" – Why would I call Gina an Angel? It is because her spiritual grace, love and beauty fill my soul. I just love being around her, her kindness teaches me restraint from judging others. She is my Angel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/4158d098-f037-4506-887b-2b29936b34ba/Rhonda+Chukes+_+Dignity.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Rhonda" - Tall, straight, and glowing, Rhonda is the personification of "Dignity" and all it’s positive attributes. Smart, compassionate, and noble, Rhonda projects a bearing of respect which elevates everyone she encounters. Only her kindness and generosity exceed her beauty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/23889517-8e53-46b5-9d0d-822c26fa969c/RDA_6667.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Danielle" - I use the term “nacre” because Danielle is lustrous like mother of pearl. Thirty years ago, she was one of my very first students at San Jose City College. Radiant light explains how she impacts my soul. She is Nacreous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/b93f89f6-05de-4226-84d4-7d3980baf791/Nora+Cogliiatore+and+Meadow+_+Nora+and+Meadow+.+Resiliance.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Nora and Meadow" - Meadow was born just under 4 pounds, and 2 months early. Certainly of concern, yet here she is this day, triumphant and resilient at 16 pounds. She is big, feisty, and smiling like a champ! Her grandmother, Lisa (another portrait from this series), is one of my dearest friends and her entire family is my treasure. I remember when Nora was born – such is the circle of life. Life and family are resilient, like a silk thread: fragile but strong and everlasting - the tie that binds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/d10aee70-9c36-4341-ab11-e9486db5c59b/RDA_6657.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Chun Hui" - Quiet wisdom should be Chun-Hui’s middle name. She is a master of Chinese brush painting, and I am her student. She is most wise: When I ask how many leaves belong on a bamboo, she says – “ it is your choice”. This is not a frivolous comment; she is talking about the contemplation of choices. This makes her The Wise One. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/f4c7ec02-3d44-40a2-93fc-fb9cf672ae40/RDA_6637.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Judy" - Judy has the skill of listening like no other. She can reflect on what you say and give you words you did not know you had which help in a time of need. She is The Listener. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/e8e2afea-7d7b-413d-8538-5784e9cd216e/RDA_6602.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Julinda" - If there ever was a woman who would be the queen of my heart, it is Julnda. Statuesque and intelligent, she will look directly into your eyes where she sees your soul. She is a woman of words reflecting the songs of the spirit. She is The Queen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/0fea5e60-0848-491f-bc61-d6fd3ccc9e01/DSC_0270.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Lorena" - Over twenty years I have watched Lorena blossom into a strong woman who has confidence and dignity. She has been an important part of our home and is a “member” of our family. She has achieved something most important to her which is her path to U.S. Citizenship. Soon, she will be The Citizen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/1fb8acb8-36c8-4a72-9e75-a59e3f4926f9/RDA_6662.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Heidi" - Heidi is a joy. She dances in my soul. She is a trained dancer and was my Pilates coach for years. Her energy, enthusiasm and spirit exude Life. She is always there for me, and our love is like an everlasting dance. She is The Tiny Dancer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/c9b36945-c89e-41a3-ba55-d1f680861d88/RDA_6652.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Lisa" - While I have known Lisa for over 40 years, she never ceases to amaze me with the way she uses language and makes me laugh. She can turn a phrase to make it the most funny - or the most profound - that I have had the good fortune to hear. She is also one hell of a writer. She is The Poet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/34c0d1dd-de0b-44f0-b96a-5219b0beffb8/RDA_6642.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Kit" - So many things have made Kit important to me, but it is our connection through mind-body work that has congealed our relationship. Kit is a gentle soul who gives more than she receives and deserves so much love. She is truly a person who practices “the way’. She is The Yogini. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/ef1ff8ce-4dc3-4204-9dce-436cdb2a7b6a/IMG_6273.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Deborah" - Her intelligence and passion for the earth burns bright in those blue eyes. Her valiant dedication to the earth’s eco systems is reflected in how she makes art. I have the utmost respect in what she does and how she does it. I sincerely enjoy being around her earth spirit. She is The Eco Artist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/9bca19e1-a3f7-4b1c-b85e-1d69e71926ac/Wendy+B+_+Radiance.jpg The Big Red Chair Project "Wendy" - Wendy is a beacon of radiance when she smiles. I first encountered her coaching the rowing group I’m in, as she quietly nodded, yet giving a fierce assurance that we were destined to succeed in our daily goal. Her beaming, unspoken inspiration and exemplary demeanor radiates assurance and inspiration. Her easy-going manner is contagious and helps you to relax and do the task at hand with joy and determination. https://www.evepagemathias.com/the-big-red-chair-project-1-1 daily 0.75 2024-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/387f1475-d94d-4812-bacb-398c73e97bf2/DSC_0312.jpg Earlier Works TL Edits Hear No Evil, 2006, Acrylic on Canvas, 48 x 36" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/69f1b0d6-7795-400c-a087-2bf614ce2b62/DSC_0317.jpg Earlier Works TL Edits See No Evil, 2006, Acrylic on Canvas, 48 x 36" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/d5fc3ff2-ea19-4547-8fcb-3fdcc42c93ef/DSC_0307.jpg Earlier Works TL Edits Speak No Evil, 2006, Acrylic on Canvas, 48 x 36" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/c0f61350-82e8-43fb-a62e-ebbb884a2d6e/RDA_6687.jpg Earlier Works TL Edits Achilles, Acrylic on Canvas, 48 x 60" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/5cfb537e-f0c2-43a9-b62c-af069305a3bf/RDA_6677.jpg Earlier Works TL Edits Petroclus, Acrylic on Canvas, 48 x 48" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643b19da2c361b567454dc9d/fc8fe66e-c66f-4c6e-9ed8-04bfe72910e9/RDA_6682.jpg Earlier Works TL Edits Hector, Acrylic on Canvas, 48 x 48"