Circus Blocks
Every since doing a circus themed button design for my hometown’s 2013 Fall Festival, I have been thinking circus. So when Somerset Studio issued a circus challenge, I jumped at the opportunity to create some more circus art. These circus blocks are … Continued
Hope Sings
“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tunes without the words and never stops at all.” Emily Dickinson
Journal Pages
This page has been evolving for awhile, but I think it is finally done now. I have been getting a little more comfortable with using my own script handwriting on pages. It is both the quickest, and most personal method … Continued
Show Time!
After a few months off from the artisan market run, it is time to pull out my trusty tent, dust off the displays, and gear up for a fresh schedule of shows. I have to admit to a love/hate relationship … Continued
Art Journal Class #4 Stenciling and Color
Had a great Art Journal class last week where we had lots of fun using different stencil techniques. We used index cards to try out several techniques, then used those as collage elements on our final page. We used … Continued
Spring’s Turn!
“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” Hal Borland
March at Botanica
It is always fun to see my art hanging in different places. For the month of March, I am honored to have a number of my framed pieces hanging in the lobby of Wichita’s Botanical Gardens. For those of you … Continued
Twenty Important Things
Awhile back I saw a post on Julie Balzer’s blog where she listed twelve self care tips for Valentine’s Day. I like the way she presented the list in a visual way. I randomly drew squarish shapes on a pre-painted background … Continued
CitraSolv Class Part 1
Last week I taught a class on how to alter National Geographic pages to make some really cool papers. We used spray bottles for the CitraSolv concentrated cleaner, and aluminum trays to contain the mess. Rubber gloves are … Continued