Name this piece contest!
I have just finished this mixed media piece on an 18 x 24 inch wood panel, and can’t think of a suitable name for it! I was hoping to get some help, so if you have a name, leave your … Continued
The Artistic Anatomy of Trees by Rex Vicat Cole
I came across this little gem at a garage sale. The unusual cover, with an illustration of gnarled roots, caught my eye. When I opened the cover and saw the illustrations, I knew it would be mine! Published in Great … Continued
Artist Trading Card Fun
I decided I wanted to make more examples for some ATC (artist trading card) workshops that I have coming up, and in the process was reminded just how fun these little bits of original art are to create! They are … Continued
Sunday Coloring Page – Rev. 22:13
I made a less than successful attempt to turn the words alpha and omega into an ambigram…. words that can be read both right side up and upside down. I put this one sideways so you just have to tilt … Continued
Upcoming Schedule
August is nearly over, and lots of fun things are coming up on my fall schedule, so I thought I would give an update for those who want to participate in any of the fun that I will be having … Continued
ART JOURNAL PROMPT – Design your own Fairy Godmother!
Here is your chance to design your own fairy godmother right there in your art journal! What would you choose for her to be like? Will she be young or old? Beautiful, or just a bit whimsical? Will she have … Continued
As Natural as Sunshine…
“Art is as natural as sunshine and as vital as nourishment.” MaryAnn F. Kohl
Art Journaling 101 workshop at Tessera Gallery
I had so much fun on Saturday’s sessions of my Art Journaling 101 workshop at Tessera Fine Art Gallery in Wichita! This was an introduction to art journaling that will kick off a whole series of monthly art journal related workshops. … Continued
Thoughts of Migration
“Thoughts of Migration” is another of my reverse mixed media paintings. This time I used a Citra Solv altered map page for the background. On top of this I sketched in my tree, leaves, and bird. First I painted the … Continued
Colorado Camping
Monday I told you about the touristy part of our Colorado vacation, today I want to share with you some photos of our main activity… camping. This year we did it glamping style (or as close as we will ever … Continued