Update on 365 Faces
It has been awhile since I shared my progress on the 365 faces project I began at the first of the year. The only way to improve artistically is to practice, Practice, PRACTICE! So, I challenged myself to draw an … Continued
New Stencil – Circus !
I have been having fun designing stencils the last couple of months, and just added a new one to my line up. “Circus” makes a lovely background pattern on this journal page, with the help of some acrylic paint mixed … Continued
President’s Day Tribute
Even though President’s Day has come to be a day to honor all of our U.S. Presidents, it began as the officially designated day to observe the birth of our first president, George Washington (his actual birthday is Feb. 22). … Continued
Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln!
I am still plugging away in my Tribute Journal, and it is only fitting that I share my Abraham Lincoln page with you today. I admire Abraham because he was an overcomer. He overcame hardship and disadvantage, and even failure … Continued
Eleanor Roosevelt
Instead of a single quote today, you are going to get several! I have been plugging away on my tribute journal, where each spread features a person (or even fictional character) and something about them… usually a quote or something … Continued
Coloring Party
Last night I had a coloring party/workshop inspired by The Coloring Studio. True to form I totally forgot to take pictures during the class, so here are shots of the table afterward! We used all kinds of pencils, markers, paints, … Continued
Do or Do Not…
The next spread in my Tribute Journal features Yoda. So, fictional characters are hanging out alongside real people…. but you have to admit some great wisdom comes out of this little guy! I got a little mixed up on my … Continued
Goals for the New Year
“Let this coming year be better than all the others. Vow to do some of the things you have always wanted to do but could not find the time. Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace … Continued
A New Thing!
I spent today feeling a little under the weather, so have been just taking it easy. I can’t stand to not be doing SOMETHING though, so making a coloring page was the perfect slow paced activity. Plus, I got these … Continued
Turning up Flowers
I haven’t had much time for art lately as I have been cleaning, and sorting, and moving furniture from one room to another. Add to that the normal holiday rush, and I have only been able to squeeze in some … Continued