Introducing…. the Napkin Pack!
I love using decorative paper napkins in my artwork. Just peel apart so you only have the layer that has been printed. Like in this piece… or in this one… It not only adds rich color and design, but also … Continued
Foray into Abstraction
Last week I took a foray into abstract art under the tutlage of Brian Hinkle in a workshop at Tessera Fine Art Gallery. It was super fun, and now I have a better appreciation of abstract art.
Simple Acts of Kindness
Let’s keep the darkness at bay folks!
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
Altered Photos
Once in awhile I enjoy painting up a batch of vintage photos… altering their attire to suit a season. I made up a batch of Halloween themed characters… talk about skeletons in the family closet! And another batch of Christmas … Continued
Artist Trading Card Fun
I decided I wanted to make more examples for some ATC (artist trading card) workshops that I have coming up, and in the process was reminded just how fun these little bits of original art are to create! They are … Continued
Vintage Camper Redo
Those of you who have followed me for awhile may remember that quite awhile back we purchased a vintage 50s era camper. It was definitely a fixer upper, the first order of business the gaping hole in the door where … Continued
Week in review…
This whirlwind week began with us in Austin, Texas and ends with us in Lincoln, Nebraska heading back home to Kansas. In between was a busy few days finishing a commissioned piece of art, children’s book illustrations, new book quote … Continued
Week in Review
This week was filled with the “usual” assortment of activities for me. I helped my daughter with the KID’S CREATE summer art class she is teaching. The week we used Ed Emberly’s book as a launching point for learning to … Continued
The Blue Musketeers
I have been enjoying having the bird photos that my friend Connie has shared with me from her own backyard bird watching as inspiration for my artwork lately. I don’t usually work from an image, so it has been kind of … Continued