I have been trying to find that perfect balance in my artwork between planning and creating intuitively as I go. Collage work tends to lean more toward planning, but in this new piece “Hanging with the Crows”, I felt much … Continued
“If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” Today’s quotable is an old favorite. The original is done in watercolor on an 11×14 sheet of paper. The top half … Continued
I finished a new mixed media collage piece last week called “If Trees Could Talk”. When I look at the 100+ year old trees around my house, I wonder what stories they could tell if only they could talk. They have … Continued
This week I held a 52 card pickup workshop in my home. Each person got a deck of playing cards and we painted, sprayed, stamped and collaged the night away! It was fun to see all the different creative approaches to … Continued
Awhile back I pulled out my 8 x 10 inch gelli plate and made a bunch of decorated papers that I will use as backgrounds, collage papers, and journal pages. When I start gelli printing, I make sure I have … Continued
It’s been quite some time since I updated you on my studio redo. It has come along nicely, and though there are still many things I need to do, it has become a quite nice and functional space. Here are … Continued
I am pretty excited about my new art journal kits. This is the gift that I would love to receive! I have used a small vintage suitcase as a little travel studio, and I have chosen the box for this kit … Continued
New 2015 Calendars featuring some of my recent artwork are available in both wall and desktop versions. The front features one of my new favorites, “Alternative Poppies” Each of the months has their own image, so 13 pieces … Continued
For years I have had various forms of planners. I like to make my own, or use ones that have ample place for lists and doodles and ideas. I enjoy looking back through them years later because they are like … Continued
Back early in the year, I was commissioned by local author Brad Chapin to illustrate a children’s book that he had written. Since I had never illustrated a book before, it was quite a learning process. It was about creating artwork … Continued