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 into the house when I order groceries or check the mail, the struggle of learning how to do school from home, the worry of the … Read More
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 shoulder surgery and this has helped ease me back in and practice almost every day. Last week, we painted four mini … Read More
#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 who have sent me happy mail, and a few members of my mentoring group, but I’m going to be giving away ten here … Read More
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 same way, so we’ll keep them going! Minnesota is still under a stay-at-home order through May 4 and there is the … Read More
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 craving some time alone. On Sunday, I requested that everyone clear out of the main floor for a little while, so I could … Read More
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 went fishing with Calvin. Sunday morning, we snuggled on the couch to watch our church’s Easter service in our jammies during a snowstorm. There … Read More
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 floored at how many people participated and then shared their work with me. And I was even more impressed by the … Read More
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 I would have so much extra time, but it just hasn’t turned out that way! What I need to do for my … Read More
