The nearby city of Hutchinson celebrates the arts every Third Thursday. As a fundraiser, they had a number of artists alter a thrift store painting, then auctioned them off at last night’s Third Thursday event. This is the beautiful print I … Continued
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?
Another page out of my art journal. This year I have been recording some of my own “truisms”, as designated by the ‘says me’ in the corner. They are an informal look at my philosophy on life and faith, put … Continued
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
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
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
“Life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved except in memory.” These words were supposedly the last tweet of Leonard Nimoy, better known as the beloved Spock. As my youngest child prepares to graduate from … Continued
If you follow this blog you know how much I enjoy using Citra Solv concentrated cleaner as an art supply (much funner than cleaning!) to alter National Geographic pages into fun papers that I can use in my artwork. I … Continued
Today’s Journal prompt is to give yourself a piece of advice! If you were your own mother, or friend, what advice would you give yourself? Here is some advice from myself that I have been needing to pay heed to! … Continued
