Talk 20 Hutch
When Patsy Terrell of Talk20 Hutchinson first asked me about participating in a talk about my artistic journey at the local library, I imagined a talk to 30 or so people. The set up is genius. Ten different people provide … Continued
Weekend Workshop Fun
Last weekend I taught a workshop for a bunch of art educators (and one brave English teacher!) who had asked me to tell about how I create my art, and also to take my musical easels class. They asked … Continued
Area Workshops Coming Up!
I have a whole rush of workshops coming up in the Hutchinson area and I am really looking forward to them! First up, on Jan. 30 from 1 to 4pm at the Hutchinson Art Center is Stamp Carving. This is … Continued
Focus on the Negatives Workshop
Last weekend I taught one of my favorite techniques, reverse painting, at Tessera Fine Art Gallery in Wichita . Making the background is loads of fun, but painting in where the images aren’t can be confusing and tricky! … Continued
You CAN draw!
If you are among the large portion of the population that insists you can’t draw, I thought you might enjoy this video featuring Graham Shaw. Yes you can draw! Here are my attempts at following along with his sketches. … Continued
Art at Bluebird Books
I am always so happy to hang art at Bluebird Books… it is just such a fun atmosphere! For one thing, I love books, and always have to do a little looking around while I am there. When I hang … Continued
Weekend Workshops
I was privileged to be able to fill my weekend with workshops! Saturday was two sessions of artist trading card making at Tessera Fine Art Gallery in Wichita. We used a deck of playing cards and got at least a … Continued
Vintage Market Days – Wichita
Whew! The weekend was a busy one with a booth at the three day Vintage Market Days show. I used to sell some vintage to help my arts and crafts business get up and going… now I am in the … Continued
52 Card Pickup Workshop
I have been having so much fun getting ready for an upcoming 52 card pickup workshop. I have been cutting and snipping and sorting all kinds of fun papers so that we will be able to decorate a full deck of playing … Continued
Arlington Farm and Art Market
This week was the last Arlington Farm and Art Market of the 2015 season. I have so enjoyed getting to know the friendly (and energetic!) small town Arlington folk. Such a great little community, and all the best of what … Continued