One of my favorite quotes turned into one of my favorite journal pages in my magazine turned art journal. Layers of gesso, dictionary page, photo of my work table, image cut from a magazine, paint and stamping. Here are a … Continued
Several years ago, I wanted to add some color and visual appeal to the Bible studies I was writing. The cheapest and easiest solution was to produce my own illustrations, but since I hadn’t done that type of thing … Continued
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson These words of Emerson have had a powerful influence on me. Worry about the future, regrets about the … Continued
The highlight of my childhood summers was the week or two I would spend staying with my Grandmother. She was an incredible woman full of life and vitality well into her 90s. She was known for her fearless can do … Continued
as Piglet said to Pooh: “Remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think” a.a. milne
This tree, done in acrylic on canvas, is my role model. It expresses so many levels of what I aspire to. The woman this represents is strongly rooted in a faith that grounds her to a noble stability no matter what … Continued
“If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” Roald Dahl If you are interested in the framed original of this piece, go here.
I’ve always loved words. I suppose it was because I was surrounded by them at an early age. Old and new books huddled together on the shelves in the living room, the colorful covers hugging so many magical words inside. … Continued