Once in awhile I enjoy painting up a batch of vintage photos… altering their attire to suit a season. I made up a batch of Halloween themed characters… talk about skeletons in the family closet! And another batch of Christmas … Continued
Sharing an “old” piece from a few years ago. Still a happy little favorite, and just now making the 5 x 7 original available, matted and ready to frame. Still available as a note card as well.
Starting with a cabinet door, and an vintage 1954 map of the West Indies, I set out to create a piece that has been on my mind for several months. I love this old map, and decided to embrace the … Continued
Those of you who have followed me for awhile may remember that quite awhile back we purchased a vintage 50s era camper. It was definitely a fixer upper, the first order of business the gaping hole in the door where … Continued
Every Thursday evening, a nearby small town has the Arlington Farm and Art Market. It is chock full of local flavor and small town fun. It is much more laid back than any other show I do, actually being kind … Continued
Thanks to one of my “scouting” friends (those who keep their eyes out for treasures for me), I recently acquired some old windows. I was thrilled to get them because I have been hunting for four paned windows every since … Continued
Every April and September I am sure to save a spot on my calendar for The Red Barn Outdoor Market. I have had a booth at this show since their very first one, back when there were maybe 40 vendors. My daughter … Continued
I love painting up old photos for the holidays! I look at each photo for a bit, and think about the hidden personality behind the serious faces, and try to bring that out in the painted accents. This young man … Continued
It’s been quite some time since I updated you on my studio redo. It has come along nicely, and though there are still many things I need to do, it has become a quite nice and functional space. Here are … Continued
Yesterday I told you all about my new Art Journal Kits. Today, I would like to introduce my Smash Book Kit. My smash books, made from vintage Reader’s Digest Condensed books and filled with found and funky papers, have been … Continued