You are Here for a Reason
Wrote this in my art journal as a reminder to myself. Life isn’t just about me, it is what I can offer to others, small things that will make their life just a little better. Notice that this page originally had … Continued
Wonder Watching
Made myself a reminder in my art journal to “always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder”. Good words of advice from E. B. White. It is so easy to miss the wonder around us isn’t it? Have … Continued
When Giraffes Fly…
While in Lucas (there is a lot to talk about in that little town!) we visited the Flying Pig gallery and studio of Eric Abraham. He did fabulous and fanciful porcelain work, among which was a flying giraffe that … Continued
Fall Colors
. I finished a new mixed media collage piece this week for a local gallery’s special exhibit of small works. I always love the process of collage, watching the layers of papers and paints come together into a finished piece. … Continued
Studio Work Island
It has been awhile since I updated you on the happenings in my studio. I am continuing to work on making it the ideal creating spot. Recently, I drew up plans for a work island that my skilled husband was kind enough … Continued
Hope Sings
“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tunes without the words and never stops at all.” Emily Dickinson
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
For Such a Time as This
When Mordecai challenged Esther to use her royal position to influence the king to save the many lives of her own Jewish people, he said to her “Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for … Continued
Twenty Important Things
Awhile back I saw a post on Julie Balzer’s blog where she listed twelve self care tips for Valentine’s Day. I like the way she presented the list in a visual way. I randomly drew squarish shapes on a pre-painted background … Continued