Painted Leather Billfold
Once in awhile I just have an urge to paint some leather! If I don’t have time for a big project, like shoes, or a purse, a little cuff or billfold will do! Recently I dug this red leather billfold … Continued
Somerset Apprentice Giveaway Celebration!
I am privileged to have the creation of my mixed media collage piece, “Deep Roots” as one of the featured articles in the current issue of Somerset Apprentice Magazine. It is pretty fun to see it in print, especially in … Continued
If You Love Me…. Scripture Doodle
Our lessons in church have been over the Ten Commandments, and their continued relevance, so I have been looking at what the New Testament has to say. Today’s Scripture Doodle is from John 14:15, “If you love me, you will … Continued
It’s a Horse, of Course!
Not long ago, I decided to try something new. It was something that a customer had asked for almost a year ago, but I dismissed because “I don’t do those.” Well, it stuck in my head, and I finally decided … Continued
The Smallest Act of Kindness
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention” Oscar Wilde Not so wild about this art journal page, but I love the quote! Notice the tiny little figure holding out a heart to a child…. Sometimes … Continued
Glue Gun Masks
I have seen many mixed media artists make wonderful use of masks that they have made using a glue gun. I finally decided to give the technique a try. It is so quick and easy! I used a glass mat … Continued
The Gathering of Koi
I have been on a fish kick lately, and finally created the mixed media Koi piece that has been swimming around my head for awhile. It was a fun process, as every mixed media adventure seems to be! To create the … Continued
Palette to Palate KETCH Fundraiser Event
I recently participated in a local fundraising event for the first time, and thought I would share the experience with you. Palette to Palate, was an event to benefit KETCH and the nearly 500 adults with developmental disabilities in their … Continued
Think Spring Journal Prompt
I am so eagerly watching for spring…how about you? This week’s prompt is to journal about those sightings of spring around the corner. Or what things you are most excited for in a change of season. I have been seeing … Continued
“What I Am Looking For” by Helen Keller
“What I am looking for is not out there, it is in me.” Helen Keller The background of this piece is stenciled collage with a black silhouette painted where the words are not. More reverse painting! The original is on … Continued