White Space
I recently read a blog post by one of my favorite artists, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer. As she was talking about her art journal style, she mentioned that she doesn’t lean toward much white space. In fact, that is one thing … 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
Flew the Coop Journal Page
This page is actually a lighthearted tribute to my mom. Most of the women of her day followed the expectation that they would settle down to marriage and family. That is a fine choice, but my mother wanted more. She … Continued
Escher – A Beautiful and Orderly World
“I try in my prints to testify that we live in a beautiful and orderly world, not in a chaos without norms…” M.C. Escher For a print of this piece go here.
Vulnerability
While I work, I listen to audio books. Recently, I have been listening to “The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage” by Brene Brown. I have also listened to her “Daring Greatly” I know that both of … Continued
Gratitude Greats
There are just so many things to be grateful for, even in just one short week! No matter which way you turn it, family is family. (Try taking a look at this ambigram upside down) I got to see, or … Continued
Citra Solv meets Zentangle
I recently pulled out a stack of my National Geographic pages that had been altered by spraying on concentrated Citra Solv, an environmentally friendly, all purpose cleaner. I looked carefully at each page to see what picture was “revealed”. I … Continued
Diaper Bag from Vintage Materials
I recently made an “owlish” diaper bag for my daughter as a baby shower gift. It is made from a vintage golden nubby bedspread, vintage orange/brown corduroy, vintage crochet table runner, and vintage buttons. It is lined with fabric from … Continued
Temporary Art
Anyone who fails to see the beauty in Kansas must not be looking up! We are so often granted a spectacular display in the enormous Kansas sky. After being blessed by this sunset one evening, I got to thinking about … Continued
The Gift of Thanks
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero