The last time I met up with Shaunna for a creative retreat was in February 2020. We met up in Panama City Beach, Florida to spend a few days at her parent's amazing condo that overlooked the...
five projects for creative play
Just as I was starting to gain my energy and feel better after being sick, I got hit again! I tested positive for the flu on Monday, so I am back to snuggling with the kitties most of the day. I...
better & done
What started as "feeling under the weather" and having a bit of a sore throat early last week turned into being flat-out sick mid-week. So instead of photographing things I've worked on, painting...
three art exercises to loosen up & get unstuck
Sometimes it's little things that make you feel stuck. A few months ago, I stopped filming art videos and tutorials. I was busy and the house was noisy and messy due to renovations, but that...
stitch & fable | small business spotlight
There are times when you know you've found a kindred spirit in the online world. With all of the negative things that come with social media and the internet, that is one of the best things. You...
my birthday art supply bag
If you've followed me for a while, you know I'm always dabbling in new things. I like to learn, grow, and find new ways to express my creativity. I've been that way for as long as I can remember. ...
crinkled seam binding ribbon & the book of trees
I love how one little bit of inspiration can lead me down a creative rabbit trail. Such was the case with the "Book of Circles" tutorial offered by Rachel of The Travelling Bookbinder. Right away,...
two sketchbook tours | artistic endeavors
As I have shared in a few posts recently, I made the commitment to draw and/or paint daily in 2023. Daily-ish. And I'd say I've done pretty well given the number of paintings I have produced and...
customizing a boring sketchbook/notebook
Over the Christmas break, I wanted to take some time for creative play. It's a meandering that doesn't have a real purpose but almost always ends up being productive. I was eyeing my sketchbooks...
sketchbook tour | August 2022
The purpose of drawing and painting in a sketchbook is for practice, exploration, and experimentation. It's really not meant for public consumption, but it is a personal endeavor. But, I admit...