Paper Mosaic Trees
I began this piece as an abstract pattern on this 10 x 10 inch cradled wood panel, but before I knew it trees had taken root! I used a variety of fun papers from my stash, snipping and piecing until … Continued
Artwork at Dillon Nature Center
Several times a year I hang art as a temporary featured artist at various businesses like coffee shops, banks, or perhaps venues like churches or other public areas. For the months of September and October, I will have artwork in the … Continued
Throwback Thursday Trees
It is hard to believe that it was only a short 3 1/2 years ago that I decided to start shifting my craft business to more of an art business. This watercolor “folk art tree” is one of the first … Continued
New Art – Woodland
I created this 12 x 12 inch mixed media collage for Gallery XII“s Crazy Eights exhibit. Pretty much anything goes in this show as long as it is a square not exceeding 12 x 12 inches. Mine includes papers I … Continued
Leaves Stencil Set
I am so excited to begin to introduce my own line of stencils and masks. These are designs that I have been wishing for as I do my own artwork, and I thought you might like them too! I have … Continued
Four Seasons in a Window Pane
I had a busy three day weekend in my booth at Vintage Market Days in Wichita, so I am running a bit behind! (More on the show in tomorrow’s blog post!) I thought I would showcase one of the most … Continued
The Message of Nature by Eleonora Duse
“If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is … Continued
The Artistic Anatomy of Trees by Rex Vicat Cole
I came across this little gem at a garage sale. The unusual cover, with an illustration of gnarled roots, caught my eye. When I opened the cover and saw the illustrations, I knew it would be mine! Published in Great … Continued
A Progression of Trees
Trees have always been a favorite subject mater for me. Our rural home has many 100+ year old trees, and their stately steadfastness inspires me. They are always reaching upward, always growing, always blooming again after the another season of … Continued
Four Seasons Trees
My friend Shirley commissioned a set of four canvases depicting a tree in each of the four seasons in memory of her mother a few years ago. I call the set, “Shirley’s Trees”. Today, I want to share a project … Continued