Pretty Papers
Whenever I find myself with leftover acrylic paint on the palette, I pull out my sketchbook where I have pages of lists, notes, and scribbled ideas. I pull out the old ones I don’t need anymore and start coating them … Continued
Encroachment
“Encroachment” is another take of the very similar “Wishful Thinking” fox, but in a perhaps less idealistic world. In most of my art, I prefer to create a world of my optimistic choosing, but once in awhile there is a … Continued
Summer Solstice
Enjoy the longest day(light) of the year. For some that means 24 hours of daylight! If only my energy would last that long… This mixed media sun on a 10 x 10 cradle board panel, was inspired by my stay … Continued
Birthday Arty Party
Once in awhile I have the privilege of helping celebrate someone’s birthday with an arty party. Yesterday was my lucky day and I had this fun group of artists, all cousins, come play with me! They opted for the open … Continued
Rumi on Change
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise so I am changing myself.” Rumi Straight out of my sketchbook! Love these wise words of Rumi. The best gift I can give the world … Continued
Paper Love
Sometimes I don’t know which I love more; making art, or just gazing at the art materials! This week I got an order of one of my favorite supplies… beautiful handcrafted papers! A whole box of lovely patterns, colors, and … Continued
Coffee Break Collage Series
Tomorrow I will be teaching a “Paint with Paper” workshop at Tessera Fine Art Gallery, so as usual I did a little brushing up on technique this week. I had been wanting to do a series of cups, and … Continued
“Windswept” in Kansas Magazine
I was so pleased when I heard that Hutchinson was included in an article in the Summer 2016 issue of Kansas magazine as one of the “Kansas communities leading the charge in promoting local creativity and culture.” The other communities … Continued
Fisherman’s Daughter
Continuing on with my Regal Women series, this woman lives on the coast… a New England State I believe, and has made friends with the local animal life. Might be a bit tough for her since she is the daughter … Continued
James 1:17
“Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of Lights.” James 1:17 Feel free to right click, download, and print the image below to print out your own coloring page of James 1:17.