at home in the world Welcome to my chronicle. I have embarked on my 'global art studio tour' (GAST). Who knows how long i'll be gone or where exactly it will take me. I hope to meet as many artists, see as many studios, and make as much art work as possible before my return. If you wish to sponsor me, you will receive a peice of artwork, of your choice, after my return at the value of which you sponsor me. (does that make sense?) Put another way, you can pre-purchase artwork from me, if you would like. The two ways to get money to me are (1)Send it to my parents who will deposit it: c/o Ron & Janine Parrish, 9102 Towanna Tr., Austin, TX 78736, USA. OR (2) email me (via this website) for Paypal information. (my account is under my email address, if you already have that.) Thanks so much. Please comment as freely and frequently as you wish on articles and picture. ~heather

Despite first impressions from my ghetto-stylin' hostel, what everyone says about Prague is true: it is beautiful! I've had 5 days here on my own. (I'm still always a little surprised by how much I enjoy being on my own.) Taking it slow since Angie and Josie will be joining me today - don't want to see too many sights and hear all the speils twice. One little surprise treat is a park and trail-covered hill behind my hostel, crowned with an amazing monument to a one-eyed warrior. Not usually moved much by monuments, this man I wanted to follow whole-heartedly into battle.

There are a host of museums and galleries here as well - Mucha, Kafka, and many others. I spent 5 hours at the National Gallery of 19,20, and 21st century art - made it through 2 of the 5 floors! Quite amazing. Food for my soul. I can't say that I'm not more than a little antsy to get my hands dirty in a studio again!!