Do or Do Not…
The next spread in my Tribute Journal features Yoda. So, fictional characters are hanging out alongside real people…. but you have to admit some great wisdom comes out of this little guy! I got a little mixed up on my … Continued
Illustrator Andrea D’Aquino
I have always had an appreciation for well illustrated children’s books, but now that I have illustrated a couple of them myself, I have become even more interested and attentive to the artwork that can make or break a book. … Continued
The Artistic Anatomy of Trees by Rex Vicat Cole
I came across this little gem at a garage sale. The unusual cover, with an illustration of gnarled roots, caught my eye. When I opened the cover and saw the illustrations, I knew it would be mine! Published in Great … Continued
Choosing an Art Journal
I have tried out my share of different types of art journals. Some have been an old book, or ledger, or even a magazine,… or my own homemade journals, but in this post I am going to focus on my favorite purchased … Continued
Art Journal Prompt
Sometimes it’s just not worth the trouble…. What are some things you waste time worrying about? Things that rob you of the joy you could be having? In my book turned art journal, I list a couple of things that … Continued
Lil’ Junker
I always get excited when I introduce one of my new little creations. Most of them are a long time coming as they stir around in my head for quite some time until they finally become so insistent that I actually … Continued
J.R.R. Tolkien, Artist and Illustrator
“A single dream is more powerful than a thousand realities.” J.R.R. Tolkien Did you know that J.R.R. Tolkien was a visual artist as well as a gifted writer? I just recently stumbled on this book full of his artwork and … Continued
Walking on Water by Madeleine L’Engle
Lunching with a dear friend yesterday, I was reminded of one of my favorite books, Walking On Water Reflections on Faith and Art by Madeleine L’Engle. I went home and flipped through the book again, reading some of the marked and … Continued
Studio Mess
Just thought I would give you a little studio shot of my less than picture perfect studio these days. There has been a lot happening in my studio lately getting ready for the holidays, and things tend to get a … Continued