Beauty – Marc Jacobs
“I always find beauty in things that are odd and imperfect- they are much more interesting.” Marc Jacobs
Julie Ford Oliver
I was thrilled to be able to attend a day of the three day Julie Ford Oliver workshop held at Tessera Fine Art Gallery in Wichita last week. I only wish I had been able to do all three! She shared the … Continued
The Blue Musketeers
I have been enjoying having the bird photos that my friend Connie has shared with me from her own backyard bird watching as inspiration for my artwork lately. I don’t usually work from an image, so it has been kind of … Continued
Weekend Projects
An all day workshop got canceled on Saturday, so since I have several looming projects, I took the opportunity to do some catching up, as well as have a little fun/practice/Imagineering. I am currently working on illustrations for another children’s … Continued
Window with a View
Thanks to one of my “scouting” friends (those who keep their eyes out for treasures for me), I recently acquired some old windows. I was thrilled to get them because I have been hunting for four paned windows every since … Continued
King Goldfinch
I paint much more often from my imagination than I do from a photo, but a friend recently gave me photos that she had taken of birds in her backyard. I have had the urge to paint birds for a … Continued
Sunday Scripture Coloring Page Maze
Today’s Scripture Doodles are from Acts 2:42-47. I finished the page up late last night… Then this morning I looked at it again and thought, “this would be a great maze!” So I went back and hurriedly linked the letters … Continued
Final Friday at Tessera Fine Art Gallery
Tonight is Wichita’s Final Friday Art Walk. It is a fun evening when galleries stay open later and even other business jump in on the fun by hosting a featured artist for the evening. Since I hang my art at … Continued
Instagram Favorites
I was looking back through the archives of my Instagram photos, and thought I would share a few of them. The random collection of photos is such an interesting commentary on the things I find eye catching or intriguing! What … Continued
Tolstoy on Grief
On this day of remembrance, many of us will find it an occasion for refreshed grief. We have all lost someone dear to us. For some it is a long string of losses. Grief is an inevitable part of our … Continued