Stories, Lessons, and Creative Insights

The Living With Art Journal

Welcome to our journal. Our articles aim to inspire the Mulberry Gallery community with our vision of living with art.

One of my favorite quotes comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The earth laughs in flowers.” He is so right! I find myself ever in awe of the miracles displayed in the blooming of a flower. They bud. They flower. They shine in their glory. They fade and say good bye....
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One of the most frequently asked questions about wall design and picture selection is, “How does one begin the process”? Blank walls can be intimidating as a mistake means patching the holes. I suggest using the analogy of the theater stage as a starting point. On the stage, the star...
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  As the days get shorter, we, at Mulberry Gallery, find ourselves celebrating a new season of the changing colors of Fall, new artistic expressions and the advent of Autumn and Winter Family connection. Despite the constrictions of new health demands our families need, routines and expectations have not changed....
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One of the reasons for the enduring popularity of abstract art in home and business wall design is its ability to create a mood or feeling in a room that affects each viewer in a unique way. Although an abstract may have its starting point as a depiction of an...
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What is it about an empty frame that is so appealing? Perhaps it’s the mystery, the possibility of an untold story awaiting the home of a new frame. Filling an empty frame with a reflection  of a personal story or memory becomes an opportunity for self expression. Leaving an empty frame...
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Sheltering in Place. What does that mean when you are Ray Evans? We had just experienced a most wonderful Open House event introducing Ray Evans and his art to the public in Aptos Village. The evening was filled with creative conversations. We made new friends. We strengthened old connections. And...
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Friday, February 28, Ray Evans brings to Mulberry Gallery an art exhibit with the title “Enchantment Under the Sea”. He calls himself a Visionary Artist. And that he is. He sees life as a place where spirituality and nature merge in a surrealistic creation of beauty. As the world fills...
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Our Mulberry Gallery Holiday Booth booth is up and running. Back by popular demand. We’ve gone through a few refinements from our November opening. Friends and family (yes, dog and cat friends as well) have helped with feedback. We invite you have a professional photo moment with photographer Barbara Crawford...
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For me, here at Mulberry Gallery, the season of holiday always draws me into the warmth of family and friend. I love the warmth of giving. Selecting just the right gift to express love and appreciation is a time honored tradition with me. One of my absolute favorite gifts to...
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