Lately in my Sketchbook
Lately I have been using a small spiral bound mixed media journal like the one included in my new Art Journal Kits. In it, I have used, in addition to a pencil, only watercolors and the Uniball 207 pen which are … Continued
Christmas Tree Ornaments
As a young adult, I wanted to have a beautifully decorated tree with perfectly coordinating ornaments. It would be nothing like the “shabby’ sort of tree I had grown up with, covered with a hodge podge collection of stuff that over … Continued
Gelli Plate Printing
Awhile back I pulled out my 8 x 10 inch gelli plate and made a bunch of decorated papers that I will use as backgrounds, collage papers, and journal pages. When I start gelli printing, I make sure I have … Continued
Painted Vintage Photos
I love painting up old photos for the holidays! I look at each photo for a bit, and think about the hidden personality behind the serious faces, and try to bring that out in the painted accents. This young man … Continued
Studio Spots
It’s been quite some time since I updated you on my studio redo. It has come along nicely, and though there are still many things I need to do, it has become a quite nice and functional space. Here are … 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
Art Journal Prompts
I have been a bit absent lately with my daughter’s premature birth of twin granddaughters the day before Thanksgiving. They remain in the hospital until they have met milestones, but are getting there! Anyway, between that and visiting colleges with … Continued
Smash Book Kit
Yesterday I told you all about my new Art Journal Kits. Today, I would like to introduce my Smash Book Kit. My smash books, made from vintage Reader’s Digest Condensed books and filled with found and funky papers, have been … Continued
Art Journal Kits
I am pretty excited about my new art journal kits. This is the gift that I would love to receive! I have used a small vintage suitcase as a little travel studio, and I have chosen the box for this kit … Continued