Pondering
“Pondering” While I was working on this piece I was thinking about a dear, owl loving friend who I had just learned was going through an extremely difficult trial. I think my feelings showed up in the face of the … Continued
Ecclesiastes 3:11
Each season is beautiful in its own way, but most of us thoroughly enjoy the newness of spring. I have been enjoying some beautiful sunrises, and misty mornings around here. And I love the little shoots of green popping up … Continued
Christmas Tree
Another coloring page for today! This is another old one, from back in 2012. I still have a love for watercolor in illustration style pen and ink work. What medium do you like to color with? If you print your … Continued
Free Winter Tree coloring page
Trees are one of my favorite subjects. This wintery tree is part of a four season tree series that I made long ago. I am having fun returning to some of my early art. Hope you enjoy it too! Download … Continued
Mixing Media
I have long admired trees. The lessons that they teach me are numerous. Like, how they reach persistently upward with their branches, and reach even further downward with their roots. The well rooted tree has little to fear from wind … Continued
Seeing the Beautiful
I’m gonna be watching for the beautiful today!
Ornament Fun
This last week I taught a couple of classes on hanmade ornaments, and thought I would share some of the fun with you as well. Here are some quick and easy ideas for handmade ornaments to dress up your tree … 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
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
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