Love this quote! I have three enthusiasms that fill my days with happiness: my faith, my family, and my art making! What are you enthusiastic about? If you would like your own coloring page of this quote, just download and print … Continued
I am continuing on with the daily Inktober challenge, and thought I would give you an update of this week’s sketches. Some are a little embarrasingly poor, or quick, but it’s okay to not “win” every encounter in the sketchbook! … Continued
I am often asked what inspired a particular piece of art, and while that is a wonderful question to ask an artist, I find it very hard to answer. Honestly, I seldom know all the factors that have influenced me … Continued
Every couple of months at Tessera Fine Art Gallery in Wichita is a Mixed Media Challenge. You purchase a pack of goodies for $10 and that enters you in a challenge to create a small piece of art using at … Continued
Wouldn’t it be fun to be able to give a piece of original art in the place of a card? That was my thinking in creating these little 5 x 7 mixed media heart canvases. They all have sweet little … Continued
Several months ago I visited the Red Barn Studio in Lindsborg, Kansas, home of artist Lester Raymer. I was very inspired by his eclectic body of work. One thing that especially attracted me were his shadowboxes. In these he used … Continued
When I hear someone mention mosaics, I usually think about ceramic tiles or bits surrounded by grout like this table top I made from broken dishes. I love the idea of scraps and bits coming together to make something beautiful.. … Continued
Projects have been a flying around here lately, but of course I can’t share them…. yet. So I thought I would share some favorites from years past. A few years ago I made art journal style pages for several family … Continued
Yesterday I shared with you my cover art for the current issue of The Coloring Studio made from my “Boho Elephant” coloring page. Today I have another example of how I turned my coloring page into a piece of art… … Continued
Today I am sharing some signs of the season from my Instagram photos. This time of year is about planning for the next year, preparing for workshops, making new art, stocking up for holiday shoppers, reflecting, and enjoying family! Want … Continued