For the past several months, I have mentioned here and there that I’ve been working on various projects – writing, working on my house, and doing photo shoots. These smaller projects are all a part of one big project. This project hasn’t been a secret one, but I wanted to wait to announce it until I was a little further … Read More
five things | antique & vintage art supplies
Antique and vintage art supplies have become one of my favorite things to shop for and collect. As I’ve hunted for them, I’ve learned that they are not the easiest thing to find! I think that makes the hunt even more exciting, but it can also be frustrating when you’re hoping to find something specific. I have managed to acquire … Read More
pear platter, prints, & tips on licensing artwork
When I first started painting, I wasn’t planning on selling my original works or prints. I just didn’t think my work would be “good enough.” I figured it was something I would do for my own enjoyment, as a side hobby. Well, if you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know I have a knack for weaving just … Read More
needlework & crochet | it’s a winter thing…
I was crocheting almost every day since I learned how to make a simple hat at a women’s event at my church last October. I finally had an excuse to buy yarn and I dove into that endeavor with gusto! It was also great therapy for my hand, which had been hanging lifelessly at the end of an immobilizing sling … Read More
picture ledges for pigment bottles in the studio
My studio continually evolves as I use and finetune the space. A couple of weeks ago, I was doing some reorganizing and realized I could utilize the space to the left of the large hardware cabinet. Some picture ledges would give me a little more storage and would also be the perfect place to display my bottles of pigment. What … Read More
the work of gardening gnomes & painting peonies
My typical gardening routine each year is to start enthusiastically and then fizzle out as the weather gets hot and beds are overwhelmed with weeds. A part of that is I was battling beds filled with rocks, deteriorating weed-blocking fabric, and plants I didn’t like. There wasn’t a lot of incentive to care for it until we did an overhaul. … Read More
live painting class | grazing cow painting
Well, this is my last live painting class post for a while. I have enjoyed it so much, but I need to clear my plate to focus on some other projects for a while. It has been a learning experience for me and a great source of joy during these tough times! I really appreciate everyone who participated and sent … Read More
the antique french paint box
One of the things on my shopping wish-list when I went to Europe last fall was a paint box. Most of the items on my list were, in fact, art supplies… a silver ink well, a blotter, a tabletop easel, a fountain pen. As you may have noticed, antique and vintage art supplies have been a favorite of mine lately! … Read More
