A Memorial Day Salute
Memorial Day marks a day to remember to be grateful for those both living and gone who have sacrificed for us. Thank you to those in all kinds of service to others! Both my husband and I’s fathers served during … Continued
What’s happening around here
May is such a busy month for all of us! I thought I would catch you up a bit on what has been happening around here, and all the fun coming up. May 4 I was fortunate enough to have … Continued
On Letting the Art Lead Me
I have been working on some non representational abstracts lately as I want to include them in some upcoming shows. Many look at abstracts and say something like “my four year old could do that!” While I do think that … Continued
Hellos and Farewells!
Last week I told you about my messenger bags, today I am going to feature a couple of my painted globes. The one above has the ocean painted in a black matte finish, with mixed media collage continents. The second … Continued
The Return of the Messenger Bag
Some years ago, I entered the arts and crafts business with messenger bags. I also made journals and all kinds of other repurposed items, but the messenger bag was the central product of my business. Gradually I started doing more … Continued
Venetian Plaster and Religious Icon Art
I have been noticing other artists playing around with a product called Venetian Plaster, and ever the art supply junkie, I decided to give it a try myself. As I was scraping it onto cradled wood panels, the texture made … Continued
1 Chronicles 16:8 Free Coloring Page
Here is our Sunday reminder from Scripture. Let us not forget all He has done! Are any of you doing your coloring digitally? I am still learning to use the Procreate app on my Ipad pro and have to say … Continued
2018 in Review
2018 has been a great year, thanks to all of you! Here is a run down of favorites, mosts, and bests of the year. Best nine instagram posts, according to number of likes: @fromvictoryroad Most sold item on etsy: Lil’ … Continued
John 3:16 Coloring Page
As we near the day that we celebrate the birth of Christ, I chose this to remind us what a tremendous gift we have received. Download, print, and color the image below!
“Our Kansas”
“Our Kansas” This piece was recently accepted into Carriage Factory Gallery‘s “Kansas Through the Eyes of the Artist” Show, which will be hung in January in honor of Kansas’ birthday as a state. For you local folks, the opening reception … Continued