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
Stencil and Mask making – the human form
There are some great stencils and masks of the human form available on the market, and I enjoy opportunities to use them. But even more, I enjoy using materials that are unique to me. Today I will share with you … Continued
Art as free as a child’s
Once in awhile I have a little paint party with my 4 and 5 year old granddaughters. I am always distracted from my own paint project by watching them. Their imaginations and enthusiasm just run free without all the constraints … Continued
Reach Out and Touch the Sky!
2013 was good to me, and to my art. One of my goals for the year was to “do” more art, to give it a chance and see what it could be. To be a newcomer in my 50s in … Continued
For the little somethings
Need an emergency bit of wrapping for those gift cards, or cash gifts, or pretty little somethings? I did, so I whipped up these from some of my unused gelli plate experiments and from my abundant supply of toilet … Continued
Peace in the Chaos
There is always that moment when I face a blank canvas and wonder what will emerge. I always have a plan, but as I start to paint, the work seems to take on a life of its own and seldom … Continued
Weekend Art/Scrapbook Retreat
This weekend I went to a wonderful art and scrapbook retreat hosted by Renetta Gooden. It was both spiritually and creatively uplifting and inspiring. I loved the women that I got to hang out with, the lesson on faithbooking, the … Continued
