In the Woods
I am privileged to be involved in an intimate and delightful show in a private home in a secluded, woodsy location. The home has been dubbed Studio in the Woods, and over the years has been home to all kinds … Continued
Final Days of Inktober and New Art
This was an unfinished demo piece from a Citra Solv workshop that I finally got around to finishing up this week. I love using Citra Solv altered papers to make these little birds! I added some detail with a … Continued
In Loving Memory
I have been so priviliged to be commissioned to make a piece of art to commemorate the life of a loved one who has passed away. The one piece turned into two, and were a pleasure to work on. They … Continued
Experimental Art
One of my joys in art making is experimenting with new to me techniques and materials. “Survival”, on an 9 x 12 cradled wood panel is one of those experimental pieces. It started as a painting, to which I added … Continued
Through the Looking Glass
To create “Through the Looking Glass” I used a cabinet door that I purchased at a local Habitat for Humanity ReStore. I was attracted to the lovely pattern of the wood grain, and the arched opening for the center panel. … Continued
Sisterhood
The inspirtation for “Sisterhood” came from my own six girls. They are very diverse in height, weight, skin color, attitudes, interests, and temperament. Some were born to me and some arrived through adoption. Yet, they are all mine, and all … Continued
Seeing Red
I don’t know why I don’t do more cardinals,they are so cheery in their red feathers! I think it is because they always make me think of a Christmas card and snow scenes. My initial plan was to have the … Continued
In From the Field
Six (or is it seven?) years ago today one of my children got married. She went out and gathered fresh wild sunflowers for us to make into bouquets, corsages, and decorations. “In From the Field” is what our home looked … Continued
Blue Bonnet Belle joins Disaster Relief
I am offering up “Blue Bonnet Belle” for sale. 100% of the proceeds will go to the continuing disaster relief of our Texas friends. They still need our help! This is a great way to acquire a piece of art, AND … Continued
His Eye is on the Sparrow
“His Eye is on the Sparrow” mixed media collage on a 16 x 20 cradled wood panel. Inspired by the hymn written in 1905 by lyricist Civilla D. Martin and composer Charles H. Gabrie. While I was tearing paper, adding stitches, fitting and … Continued