Paula Cole
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I’ve returned from renewed by my experience. I was invited to in Mexico City to speak and sing. I didn’t know if I could manage an appearance as I’ve been in deep grief for my mom. My heart told me to go and I’m so glad I did. This is a little window, my high school Spanish coming in handy. As an invited guest and an American, I felt an apology was warranted. I will send more photos, thoughts and revelations from my trip soon. I loved the people, the culture, the history, the spirit connection, the food, the ease. Thank you to everyone who made this trip so loving and fulfilling. 🙏❤️
04/10/2026
Stephanie C. Cole, artist. 1942-2026.
“I make things out of stuff,” she’d say when people asked what kind of art she made.
A Silent-generation child raised by parents who knew the Great Depression, it was anathema to overly express. But in her work, feelings animated. The darkness, the passion, the mundane, the secrets, the strong opinions, came to life. She embraced spectacular color not until her 70’s. The older she became, the bolder she grew. In her newer pieces, there is little restraint. She was the living example for me – a mother, an artist, an iconoclast perpetually evolving in her work. Mom was fascinating. An enigma. I am still looking to her brilliant art to better know her secrets and feelings.
stephaniecoleartist.com
Rest in peace, Mama. The City of the Life.
03/27/2026
This week was inducted into the Folk Americana Hall of Fame ! What an absolute joy to be there for her and I was reunited with my dear friend Greg Leisz who played on many of my albums. A lovely night all around. Congratulations, Judy.
is sunlight. She is a forever-idol to me. I’m so honoured to have worked with her and I love her beyond words.
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