I recently traded in my Seattle penthouse for a small ranch in Capitan seeking sun, freedom and my inner guru. My work here as a folk artist and laughter coach has taught me to engage the unknown, delight in the surprising things that emerge from my creative self and find inspiration everywhere. There is wisdom within my whimsy. My paintings spring forth from unknown depths of me bringing with them ideas to ponder and glimpses into the great mysteries of the universe. Surprising myself through my art is a great thrill. It is a journey to a place where I don’t really know what I’m doing, but I have the faith to surrender the paint brush or scissors to some essential spirit within me who does. Through my folk art you get a glimpse at my inner landscape. The resulting work is most often abstract mixed media using tempera paints, varnish and a variety of papers for collage. Sometimes paper mache sculptures will make their way to the surface too, using a similar method and materials. I am self taught and delight in all the things my art is teaching me.

Michele K. Caskey
HC68 Box 35
Capitan NM 88316
505-937-3663
www.youvegottobekidding.net
Oso Art, 100 Lincoln Ave., Capitan