Pastimes Posts
Music History 101 :: George Gershwin
Hey, I just discovered that my boss, Linda Wehrli's all time favorite jazz pianist and composer, George Gershwin's birthday is coming up on September 26th. That's also near the start of the Fall season. There's something about Fall that makes me want to cozy up with a...
Music Facts 101 :: Piano Practice Tips
Music Facts 101 is back with another informative story. So, you've finally decided to enroll in Piano Lessons. Great! But you're finding it difficult to devote time to practicing everyday. We get it - homework, the kids, meetings, laundry, playdates. The list goes on....
September Student of the Month :: Adela M.
We are pleased to announce our September Student of the Month is Adela M! She has been studying with Pastimes' founder/instructor Linda Wehrli for almost 9 years! Adela has completed the following courses: Graphite 101, Graphite 102, Watercolor 201, and is currently...
CD Release :: Scenes In Tin Can Alley
Our mid-summer CD release announcement celebrates Scenes in Tin Can Alley, a stellar collection of recordings by pianist Josh Tatsuo Cullen of African-American composer Florence Price's beautiful piano solos. Being an avid Florence Price fan, I jumped at the...
Artist Interview :: Karl Dempwolf
Our mid-Summer Artist Interview Blog features one of my boss', Linda Wehrli's favorite California Impressionist painters, Karl Dempwolf. We were super excited when he graciously accepted our invitation to be interviewed. But first, a little background on this...
August Student of the Month :: Victor H.
We're coming in hot with our August Student of the Month Virtual Solo Art Showcase featuring Pastimes for a Lifetime's longtime art student, Victor H.! He has been studying with Pastimes' founder/instructor Linda Wehrli for 7 years! Did we mention he's only 12 years...
Student Interview :: Jeffrey Cantamessa
We’re launching our 2022 Summer Student Interview with my longtime former art student Jeffrey Cantamessa. As an art instructor, it is pure joy to stay in touch with students who studied at length at my studio. I delight when I come across their Facebook and Instagram...
Art History 101 :: Edward Hopper
We're kicking off our Summer Art History Blog lineup with an homage to of one of the greatest realist painters, Edward Hopper. Plus, he has a birthday coming up on July 22nd! We hope you enjoy this introduction to this master painter, his beautiful artwork, and story...
July Student of the Month :: Jazmine L.
Pastimes is pleased to announce the July 2022 Student of the Month: Jazmine L.! We are honoring her hard work with her own Virtual Solo Art Showcase! Jazmine L. has been studying with Pastimes' founder/instructor Linda Wehrli for over 6 years. At only 17-years-old,...
Artist Interview :: John Brosio Part 2
It's been a few years since we've caught up with one of our favorite Arcadia Contemporary artists, John Brosio! In case you missed it, we interviewed this consummate, witty painter back in 2017. In honor of his exhibit in Arcadia Contemporary's recent group show, The...
About the Founder
I’ve been committed to continuing lifelong learning and inspiring creative thinking through art and music since 1989. I’d love to meet you! You’re welcome to chat with me on Zoom or stop by the studio. Just shoot me an email at Linda@pastimesinc.com and I’ll be glad to set up a mutually convenient time.Click to continue →