Last week was the first week that I felt like I was settling into a new routine. The previous weeks were about figuring out this new normal...the stress of feeling like I'm bringing toxic waste...
Live Painting Class | Mini Landscape Oil Paintings
On Friday, we had another live oil painting class on Facebook. Those have been so much fun and have given me a good excuse to make painting more of a priority. I really got out of it after my...
#happymailmovement giveaway no. 1 | mini oil paintings
Today is my first #happymailmovement giveaway for my blog readers! I have been working on these for a couple of weeks and I have over 20 to give away. Some of them I'm sending to friends, people...
Live Painting Class | Index Card Art | Edward Seago Study
Last week, I almost decided to take a week off of the live painting classes, but they have been such a bright spot in my week and I have received messages and e-mails from many others who feel the...
Live Painting Class | Clouds for beginners
Last Friday, we did another painting class! It's become a fun little part of my week to look forward to (and because I'm doing a live video, I am uninterrupted!) I know I'm not the only one...
Live Painting Class | Mixing Color Charts & Books for Beginners
I hope you had a great weekend and a Happy Easter! We tried to have a weekend as typical as we could with cleaning, chores, and pizza/movie night. Jeff took advantage of the pretty weather and...
Live Painting Class | Landscape for Beginners
Last Friday, I held my very first live oil painting class and it was such fun! I have to admit I was very nervous, butterflies in my stomach and everything, but it ended up going well and I was...
ruffled-edge farmhouse crochet dishcloth tutorial (for beginners)
I'm so excited to share another crochet tutorial! I know a lot of you are learning crochet or dusting off that skill to keep your hands and minds busy during this time at home. I, for one, thought...
Let’s do some oil painting together (from a distance)
Since last summer, I have been working on an oil painting course for beginners. Since it's my own little project (and not for a client), I keep pushing it aside in favor of work with a deadline. ...
color samplers
Thank you so much for sharing your prayer requests with me and each other yesterday. My heart aches for those who are already in crisis and have had all of these new developments added to the...