Memories
When a batch of vintage cameras that I purchased included a non working vintage camera, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. I selected a head and pair of hands from my stash of doll parts. Since … Continued
Tis the Season
I don’t know about you, but the schedule gets pretty crazy this time of year. Craft shows, magazine deadlines, artist receptions, store deliveries, purchases to ship, special orders to make…. and that is just the business side of things. There … 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
Global Change
“Remind yourself every day that you are here on earth for a reason. You have talents and qualities that can bring goodness to others. A kind smile, a good word, a loving gesture – simple things that can change people.” … Continued
Flights of Fancy
Every artist should spend some time doing what I call “free drawing”. Like free writing, the idea is to just let emerge on paper whatever is lurking in the mind without all the filters and edits we typically constrain … Continued
Gratitude Greats of the Week
This week I have been thinking about a quote I read somewhere (probably Pinterest) about how we totally take for granted the very things that others are earnestly praying for. So, for starters this week, I am thankful for … Continued
Thanks Hannah!
Several years ago, I wanted to add some color and visual appeal to the Bible studies I was writing. The cheapest and easiest solution was to produce my own illustrations, but since I hadn’t done that type of thing … Continued
This Week’s Gratitude Greats
My visual gratitude journal continues…. Of course, this week I include fireworks which are not only stunning on their own, but I am also grateful for all the freedoms that we use them to celebrate! Grand-babies, the two I already … Continued
