A World with Octobers…
from my art journal…. “I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” L.M. Montgomery
Mini Art Wood blocks
With craft show season starting up with a bang this weekend, I have been focusing more on my mini art items. Nice little giftable pieces of art, like these little 4 x 4 inch wood blocks. They can be sent … Continued
Arlington Farm and Art Market
This week was the last Arlington Farm and Art Market of the 2015 season. I have so enjoyed getting to know the friendly (and energetic!) small town Arlington folk. Such a great little community, and all the best of what … Continued
Final Friday ICT
The months seem to go by so fast! It is already time again for the Wichita Final Friday art crawl! This is a great opportunity to visit area shops and galleries that remain open for the evening, often offering live music, … Continued
Lettering Workshop
Last weekend was the monthly art journal themed workshop at Tessera Fine Art Gallery in Wichita. This one was on making hand drawn letters. We used our own individual styles to create an alphabet that we can use over and … Continued
Words from Groucho
This large 22 x 30 inch watercolor is not only bright and cheery, but has one of my favorite quotes on it. All about our power to determine our own happiness. If you are interested in the matted and framed under … Continued
Sunday Scripture Coloring Page
Today I chose just one phrase from Philippians 4:5, “Let your graciousness be known to everyone.” Lately I have been very mindful of how I come across to people in daily interactions. Do they feel like they have been washed … Continued
Rooster Reinvented
I had fun putting this guy together last week. I started with a background of torn strips of National Geographic magazine, treated with Citra Solv concentrated cleaner and my hand cut chicken wire stencil. The part collage, part paint’ rooster … Continued
Artwork Throwback
Sharing an “old” piece from a few years ago. Still a happy little favorite, and just now making the 5 x 7 original available, matted and ready to frame. Still available as a note card as well.
Illustrator Andrea D’Aquino
I have always had an appreciation for well illustrated children’s books, but now that I have illustrated a couple of them myself, I have become even more interested and attentive to the artwork that can make or break a book. … Continued