Leonardo da Vinci on art
My friend Kathy Hunter shared this recently, and I have been pondering it every since! Thoughts?
More Before and After Citra Solv
Awhile back I shared some before and after images of National Geographic magazine pages altered with Citra Solv concentrated cleaner. Today I am sharing another batch so that you can see the unexpected ways the inks dissolve and transform into … Continued
Says Me…
Another page from my “says me” observations on life. “Don’t be so hard nosed and thick skinned that your heart can’t make itself known.” Our protective armor can so easily become our prison don’t you think?
“And now here is my secret…”
“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret, it is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Gratitude – from the art journal
Another page from my “says me” series. These are bits of advice that I give myself…recorded in my art journal just in case anyone else ever wants to hear it! I am so enjoying my Dylusions art journal this year! … Continued
Bluebird Books
Today is Independent Bookstore Day, celebrated by bookstores all over the country, including my own favorite local bookstore Bluebird Books of Hutchinson, Kansas. In honor of this day full of special events, I thought I would give you a little … Continued
Peerless Watercolor
Peerless watercolors first made their appearance in 1902, initially being used to tint photographs. Now, over 100 years later, they are still made using the same process that Chas. F. Nicolson developed when the company was formed in 1885. Peerless … Continued
Elephant in Camouflage
This piece is almost like one of those Magic Eye images that you have to stare at awhile before you can see what is there… hence the camouflage part of the name. Imagine a big ol’ elephant trying to blend in … Continued
The Red Barn Outdoor Market
Every April and September I am sure to save a spot on my calendar for The Red Barn Outdoor Market. I have had a booth at this show since their very first one, back when there were maybe 40 vendors. My daughter … Continued