four things | twenty-three
Well, unfortunately, the virus that has passed through our household, taking us down one by one over the last few weeks finally landed on me this week and I’ve spent most of the last few days in bed! I feel the pull of gardening work, I’m excited about doing some Spring Cleaning and home projects, […]
Interiors of a Storyteller
I feature books I’m reading each week in my Four Things series, but every once in a while, I come across a book that needs its own blog post. Such is the case with Interiors of a Storyteller by Stephanie Sabbe. The official book release is tomorrow, but my friends at Gibbs Smith, who know […]
March 28, 2025 | original art sale preview
My next original art sale is scheduled and happening this Friday, March 28, 2025, at 1:00 pm Eastern. In this original art sale, I have pieces ranging from 5 x 7 ($75) up to 12 x 16 ($500.) Animals, landscapes, seascapes, still life, and a couple of master studies are all included in this collection. […]
four things | tweny-two
I was planning on writing a Four Things post when I was at the beach but then, well, I was at the beach and decided against it! But, I have some good things to share today. Having a short memory in order to do scary things, the best thing on television, the bit of mystery […]
IOP Shell Collection Competition 2025
It started on whim in 2022 when my mom and I noticed the differences in our preference for the type of shells we collect. Most of her shells were dainty, intact, and there was a wider variety of colors represented. My shells tended to be larger, mostly shades of gray, and had more “character.” (Meaning […]
free oil painting paint along | geraniums in terra cotta pot
I filmed this oil painting tutorial over a year ago and, for some reason, never edited it! I think it felt a little overwhelming at the time and abandoning it seemed to be easier than getting it ready to post. I’ve had more requests for painting tutorials and paint-a-long videos, so I decided to finally […]
IOP shelling diaries | part two
Every day, whether the weather is sunny and calm or blustery and gray, my mom and I are heading out to the beach to see what gifts it offers to us. We both love collecting shells, a hobby that started with my Oma (her mom) and we’ve continued. When we cleaned out the attic after […]
IOP shelling diaries 2025 | part one
I started making little notes after each shelling excursion and I decided to turn them into a blog post series, so you could come along with me for the hunt. It’s one of the things I enjoy most about being on the beach. I get to walk while listening to the surf, feeling the sand […]