Painted Purse Tutorial
The end of the year seems a good time to review a bit. What are the successes, and the failures that I can learn from? As I look back over the posts that have worked, and those that haven’t, I … Continued
Christmas Tree Ornaments
As a young adult, I wanted to have a beautifully decorated tree with perfectly coordinating ornaments. It would be nothing like the “shabby’ sort of tree I had grown up with, covered with a hodge podge collection of stuff that over … Continued
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
How fun to head out for a run to the post office and discover a wintery wonderland! It was actually only a dusting of snow, but enough to give everything that magical coating of white, transforming the landscape into a fresher … Continued
Painted Vintage Photos
I love painting up old photos for the holidays! I look at each photo for a bit, and think about the hidden personality behind the serious faces, and try to bring that out in the painted accents. This young man … Continued
Psalm 23:4 Sunday Doodle
Today’s doodle in a black and white version you can print and color: And here is another representation of this same verse:
Smash Book Kit
Yesterday I told you all about my new Art Journal Kits. Today, I would like to introduce my Smash Book Kit. My smash books, made from vintage Reader’s Digest Condensed books and filled with found and funky papers, have been … Continued
2015 Wall and Desk Calendars
New 2015 Calendars featuring some of my recent artwork are available in both wall and desktop versions. The front features one of my new favorites, “Alternative Poppies” Each of the months has their own image, so 13 pieces … Continued
Montana Journal – the final days
The journey continues….from Yellowstone we swung down through the majestic Grand Tetons. Again, I found vintage look postcards in a gift shop and added them to my vintage and worn ledger that I was using as a journal. I added … Continued
Sunday Doodles – Galatians 6:9
If you are doing something good, persevere!