February workshops start off tonight with Mixed Media on the Cheap, Encaustic Style at Dillon Nature Center in Hutchinson, Kansas. We will use an encaustic beetle project to explore some of the low cost alternative supplies that can be used … Continued
Learn how to sketch in one and two point perspective and create an urban scene that can be used as the basis of the afternoon workshop session, or to develop a pen and ink sketch.
“One of the most powerful wellsprings of creative energy, outstanding accomplishment, and self-fulfillment seems to be falling in love with something – your dream, your image of the future.” E. Paul Torrance
Sometimes the quirky side of me just has to play out! Art journals are the perfect place to just play and be as odd as I wish to be! This page was inspired by the image of the endless series … Continued
Some mornings are just like this! That is when I tell myself that this day is indeed a gift from God and that calls for some rejoicing! Taken from Psalm 118:24 which reads, “This is the day that the Lord … Continued
My friend Kathy Hunter shared this recently, and I have been pondering it every since! Thoughts?
Another page from my “says me” series. These are bits of advice that I give myself…recorded in my art journal just in case anyone else ever wants to hear it! I am so enjoying my Dylusions art journal this year! … Continued
Marc Chagall is one of my favorite artists, so I was happy to discover these words of creative advice from him, especially since I tend to overthink in my own artwork. I began the page with a simple ink drawing of … Continued
“Use your imagination not to scare yourself to death, but to inspire yourself to Life!” Adele Brookman This seemed appropriate advice for Halloween week! The background is a lovely Citra Solv altered page, more orange in real life! In the … Continued
This page is a tribute to the men and women who have attended my workshops this past year. I love the bond and friendships that art and the creative drive bring to us. It was inspired by a photo I cut … Continued