The Adventure of Art
Unfortunately I don’t know the author of this quote, so if any of you do, please let me know! But the words are so true, at so many levels. Art is so risky. It is not only being vulnerable enough … Continued
Happy Birds
I finished up a new piece of art last week that I called “Happy Birds” because of the bright cheery colors in it. I started with a wood panel that was actually an unfinished cabinet door. I added scraps and … Continued
Four Seasons Trees
My friend Shirley commissioned a set of four canvases depicting a tree in each of the four seasons in memory of her mother a few years ago. I call the set, “Shirley’s Trees”. Today, I want to share a project … Continued
From my Art Journal – The Secret to being happy!
Of course this is not ALWAYS true.. but it sure helps! I have so many things to be happy about, and would much rather focus on those than the unhappy things. Make a page that reflects your view of happiness. … Continued
“Harlequin Tree”
Awhile back, I shared with you a technique using Citra Solv concentrated cleaner to alter National Geographic pages, but with a twist… first embossing a stencil design on the page, and then treating with Citra Solv. Sometimes the technique results … Continued
Journal Prompt – Put a Bunny on it!
This week’s journal prompt is inspired by the upcoming observance of Easter. With pastel bunnies everywhere you turn, why not put one on your art journal page? I tend to do a bunny page of some sort every year! Last year most … Continued
Painted Leather Billfold
Once in awhile I just have an urge to paint some leather! If I don’t have time for a big project, like shoes, or a purse, a little cuff or billfold will do! Recently I dug this red leather billfold … Continued
Somerset Apprentice Giveaway Celebration!
I am privileged to have the creation of my mixed media collage piece, “Deep Roots” as one of the featured articles in the current issue of Somerset Apprentice Magazine. It is pretty fun to see it in print, especially in … Continued
It’s a Horse, of Course!
Not long ago, I decided to try something new. It was something that a customer had asked for almost a year ago, but I dismissed because “I don’t do those.” Well, it stuck in my head, and I finally decided … Continued