Pour It On!
While most of my art is not of the poured variety, I can’t resist jumping onto the poured paintings bandwagon! There are just so many ways you can go about it for really cool effects. Anything that is conducive to … Continued
“Extravaganza” Fingerpainted Flowers
This total canvas field of flowers was done as a demo piece at a recent private workshop. I just love getting my fingers into the paint and playing around without much plan or forethought. Usually I do a vase of … Continued
February Workshops
February workshops start off tonight with Mixed Media on the Cheap, Encaustic Style at Dillon Nature Center in Hutchinson, Kansas. We will use an encaustic beetle project to explore some of the low cost alternative supplies that can be used … Continued
Explorations in Mixed Media, a 4 Day Workshop at the Topeka Art Guild
I am thrilled to be teaching a 4 day mixed media workshop for the Topeka Art Guild in March. Each day will build on the one before until we have learned all of my most used techniques in making mixed … Continued
Encaustic Beetles Workshop Coming to Hutchinson!
These encaustic beetles are one of the funnest projects that I have done. They involve paint, papers, and fabric all covered with wax, amber shellac, and a little fire! I am excited about bringing this project to Dillon Nature Center … Continued
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
December Workshop Fun
I had four holiday themed workshops in December… all in the same week! In Arlington, I had an ornament painting workshop hosted by the Arlington Community Center and held in this fun little vintage and handmade shop called Wistful Whimsy. … 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
Lady Liberty
Mixing collage with paint is one of my favorite art techniques. “Lady Liberty” has a painted background and face, using acrylics, Shiva paintstiks, and oil pastels. Her dress, hair, and crown are made with collage. She kind of looks like … 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