The Artstronauts
This page is a tribute to the men and women who have attended my workshops this past year. I love the bond and friendships that art and the creative drive bring to us. It was inspired by a photo I cut … Continued
The Patriots – Altered Vintage Photos
Every holiday season since Christmas I have been having fun altering vintage photos. I have acquired a stash of old photos, and tend to become attached to these forgotten folks. I look at their faces, and wonder what stories they … Continued
Boo Boo Buddy
Been making these rice filled B00 Boo buddies lately. Each is one of a kind, made from bits and scraps and tidbits without a pattern. They just kind of evolve and become their own personality. I fill them … Continued
Circus Blocks
Every since doing a circus themed button design for my hometown’s 2013 Fall Festival, I have been thinking circus. So when Somerset Studio issued a circus challenge, I jumped at the opportunity to create some more circus art. These circus blocks are … Continued
Journal Pages
This page has been evolving for awhile, but I think it is finally done now. I have been getting a little more comfortable with using my own script handwriting on pages. It is both the quickest, and most personal method … Continued
Art Journal Update
I finished up a few of my in progress journal pages this week: This page was made by using some deli paper that I had used to catch by stenciling overspray while I was using stencils and spray inks … Continued
How to make Fabric Art Journals
Whether you call them smash books, sketchbooks, or art journals, they are here to stay. While the real treasure lies inside, I do like for the outside to be something special too. I created these one-of-a-kind quilted fabric covers made with all kinds of repurposed textiles. … Continued
CitraSolv Class Part 1
Last week I taught a class on how to alter National Geographic pages to make some really cool papers. We used spray bottles for the CitraSolv concentrated cleaner, and aluminum trays to contain the mess. Rubber gloves are … Continued
These are a few of my favorite pens
Pen work in a journal, or on a mixed media piece is the icing on the cake! It is the extra little finishing marks, and the writing and lettering that really make the journal or artwork. So today, I am … Continued
Introductory Art Journaling Class –
I had so much fun last night at an introduction to art journaling class. In my own journal I take notes, and paint over notes. I write shopping lists, and to do lists, and then paint over them as well. … Continued