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
Two in Blue
“Two in Blue” is a mixed media collage and paint created specifically for display at Bluebird Books in Hutchinson through the month of December. In it I used a Citra Solv background with a collage of book pages and other … Continued
Twilight for Two
I imagine these little chickadees having some sweet conversation in those peaceful minutes just before dark truly falls. “Twilight for Two” is on a 12 x 12 inch stretched canvas, and is just one of the small pieces I will … Continued
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Gratitude Sale!
I am soooo thankful for all of you, because without you I would not be able to make as much art as I do! For the next four days, that gratitude comes as a thank you sale in my etsy … Continued
Coming Attractions
Tis the Season for fun Holiday themed workshops! December 5th starts the lign up with an ornament painting workshop in Arlington: On December 7th will be “Christmas Memories” where we will create a vintage themed canvas and try our … Continued
Nature’s Bounty Workshop
It’s that time of year when nature get’s our attention with a beautiful fall display of colorful leaves. My daughter and I recently collected a batch of freshly fallen leaves and tried out a technique of preserving them using a … Continued
Inktober Challenge
Every year many artists participate in a challenge started by Jake Parker back in 2009. Since that time it has become widely popular, but I have not yet participated in it. I decided to do it this year, but with … Continued
In From the Field
Six (or is it seven?) years ago today one of my children got married. She went out and gathered fresh wild sunflowers for us to make into bouquets, corsages, and decorations. “In From the Field” is what our home looked … Continued