This is the nearly complete fox that I created using a reverse painting technique. I started with a 18 x 24 wood panel covered with Citra Solv treated National Geographic magazine pages that I had scrubbed part of the ink … Continued
I was recently introduced to this book by my friend Darla. I seldom do this, but I got on Amazon and ordered a used copy right then and there! It is designed to be a starting place to add your … Continued
I am headed to spend the week at the Red Barn Studio in Lindsborg as the artist in residence. I am really looking forward to some serious art time! I have prepped some panels so that I am all ready … Continued
This is a very fun dimensional piece on an 18 x 24 wood cradle board panel. I first created the rooster separately and did a bit of machine stitching on the mix of batik fabrics, papers, and cheesecloth that make … Continued
I am so excited to be Artist in Residence at Lester Raymer’s Red Barn Studio and Museum in Lindsborg, Kansas next week. While there, I will be working on some new art as well as teaching a couple of workshops. … Continued
“Happy are the painters for they never shall be lonely. Light and color, peace and hope, will keep them company to the end – or almost to the end of the day.” -Winston Churchill This is another spread from … Continued
Art supplies can be pretty pricey, but there are lots of great alternatives out there that make things a little easier on the pocket book. Knowing when it is worth it to use the high dollar supplies, and when a … Continued
It is hard for me to pass up opportunities, especially ones that sound really fun, ….or really lucrative! So this art journal page is a reminder to myself that I don’t need to be doing everything… it is okay to … Continued
Finished a new piece this week as a companion to “Forest Queen” and “Princess on the Prairie”. This one is “Blue Bonnet Belle”. Can you guess where she is from? She didn’t look like much starting out… Almost done… … Continued
