Nesting
This kind of piece is so fun for me. I planned for it to be a woman, and for her to have wild and funky hair, but other than that it was just play time for me, without any clear … Continued
In the Woods
I am privileged to be involved in an intimate and delightful show in a private home in a secluded, woodsy location. The home has been dubbed Studio in the Woods, and over the years has been home to all kinds … Continued
Final Days of Inktober and New Art
This was an unfinished demo piece from a Citra Solv workshop that I finally got around to finishing up this week. I love using Citra Solv altered papers to make these little birds! I added some detail with a … Continued
In Loving Memory
I have been so priviliged to be commissioned to make a piece of art to commemorate the life of a loved one who has passed away. The one piece turned into two, and were a pleasure to work on. They … Continued
Inktober Update
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
Sunflower Flow
“Sunflower Flow” 9 x 12 inch alcohol ink on freezer paper. I have been doing some preparing for an ink workshop, and reminding myself how fun it is to play around with alcohol inks! I mostly use them to make … Continued
Inktober Sketches
As you may remember, I decided to participate in the Inktober challenge for the first time this year. Nine days in and I am having a blast. Some of the sketches are very quick, others I worked on over … Continued
Experimental Art
One of my joys in art making is experimenting with new to me techniques and materials. “Survival”, on an 9 x 12 cradled wood panel is one of those experimental pieces. It started as a painting, to which I added … Continued
Through the Looking Glass
To create “Through the Looking Glass” I used a cabinet door that I purchased at a local Habitat for Humanity ReStore. I was attracted to the lovely pattern of the wood grain, and the arched opening for the center panel. … Continued
Sisterhood
The inspirtation for “Sisterhood” came from my own six girls. They are very diverse in height, weight, skin color, attitudes, interests, and temperament. Some were born to me and some arrived through adoption. Yet, they are all mine, and all … Continued