Lil’ Monster Zine
I have wanted to create a zine for a long time, and I finally did it! I used images from my Lil’ Monster altered board book to create the spreads for this little 3 x 3 inch zine. I love … Continued
Explorations in Mixed Media, a 4 Day Workshop at the Topeka Art Guild
I am thrilled to be teaching a 4 day mixed media workshop for the Topeka Art Guild in March. Each day will build on the one before until we have learned all of my most used techniques in making mixed … Continued
Encaustic Beetles Workshop Coming to Hutchinson!
These encaustic beetles are one of the funnest projects that I have done. They involve paint, papers, and fabric all covered with wax, amber shellac, and a little fire! I am excited about bringing this project to Dillon Nature Center … Continued
MLK Art Journal Spread
I have always had an attraction to the power of words. Whether a novel or a newspaper, words have the power to change the world we live in. It follows then that I have long collected quotes. I have … Continued
Why Art Journal?
I love to art journal, and to encourage others to art journal as well. The most frequent question that I get is, “what is an art journal FOR?” In a world driven by the lure of accomplishment and success, it … Continued
Rise and Shine
Today I delivered Rise and Shine to Carriage Factory Gallery in Newton, KS for their upcoming “Kansas through the eyes of the Artist” show which will feature art by 34 different artisits. I am pleased to have this piece and … Continued
7 Best Coloring Pages of 2017
Just in case you missed any of these…. here are the top 7 (as in MY favorites) Scripture coloring pages of 2017. I think my favorite coloring page of the year is this one from Ecclesiastes 3:11. 2. Running a … Continued
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you a joyful day, resting in the most loving, giving act in the history of mankind. Whether alone or in plenty, whether in gloom or gladness, pause to enjoy the gift!
Mary Did You Know?
This is a repeat of a coloring page offered a year or so ago. It is one of my Christmasy favorites, so I thought I would share it again! If you would like to color while YOU ponder the … Continued
Lester Raymer’s Christmas Toys
A few years ago I discovered Red Barn Studio, the studio/museum/gallery of the late artist Lester Raymer. I was especially drawn to him because not only did he delve expertly into a wide variety of media, he was also a … Continued