One of my favorite art mediums is using CitraSolv concentrated cleaner on National Geographic pages to dissolve the deep, rich inks into unexpected designs and effects which can be used as elements in your collage and mixed media artwork. I … Continued
This tree, done in acrylic on canvas, is my role model. It expresses so many levels of what I aspire to. The woman this represents is strongly rooted in a faith that grounds her to a noble stability no matter what … Continued
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Roald Dahl
Oh, to be able to do this!
One of my favorite things to do while on one of our beloved camping trips to the Colorado Rockies is to paint. There is just somethng about sitting in a ray of sunlight among the towering trees, listening to the tumbling mountain stream rush … Continued
It’s time! With still chilly weather, and snow in my part of the world just yesterday, I am looking to the promise of spring. I notice the green popping up here and there, the warmish sunny days that just get … Continued
“If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” Roald Dahl If you are interested in the framed original of this piece, go here.
A print of this artwork can be purchased as a bookmark at http://etsy.com/shop/fromvictoryroad
I’ve always loved words. I suppose it was because I was surrounded by them at an early age. Old and new books huddled together on the shelves in the living room, the colorful covers hugging so many magical words inside. … Continued
It had been a long, hot, dry summer – one that sent people scuttling from one air conditioner to another. Our dogs spent the days in the shade, nestled into fresh dug holes in the cooler earth. Even the plants … Continued