Art Inspires Life ... Life Inspires Art

I realize I have always wanted to share my joy of nature's gifts with those close to me. I am in awe of the beauty around me - sea, mountains, fields, flowers, the sun and moon ... and whether through food, story-telling, or visual arts I hope to celebrate my human experience with others.  And hear about theirs. I cook as an expression of love, and a revelation of flavor, texture and context. I paint to capture another expression of the ephermal moments of beauty nature gives to us. Subject, not object.

At stanfrankenthaler.com, I want to provide a place for catching up, making introductions, and sharing news about life's happenings!

I started cooking as a child under my grandmothers' tutelage. My family created memories, and told our stories around the table. This left an indelible impression and set me on a journey to learn, and hone my culinary skills, and these heartfelt moments launched a hospitality career.

I learned to focus my creativity, and express the delicious, beautiful bounty of the seasons through developing une cuisine personelle. and my own restaurants. Dining experiences are co-created between the kitchen, hosts, and the guests.

 I still intend to create and share delicious foods and drink with Love Foods.

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My passion for creating visual art has grown tremendously, and is now an endeavor of active studio work and seeking to share those pieces through exhibitions. I have been enamored with painting, music and sculpture since I can remember as a child - transported really. I have had the great good fortune to experience a great deal of beautiful art work, music, theater. 

I started watercolor classes 20 years ago, albeit it is the encaustic medium that found me. My work falls into printmaking, painting, and 3-dimensional assemblage

I intend to share my work and process here and Insta. I hope to see you at an exhibit or studio event soon!!